Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 30m at 8:34 am (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:05 pm (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:366.19:307.22:155.31:49-0.24:517:25Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:155.810:227.23:195.32:350.04:507:27First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:075.511:127.24:335.23:270.34:487:28First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:205.211:587.35:434.84:240.74:467:30First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:445.06:354.25:261.24:457:31First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:387.412:135.17:153.36:281.74:437:33Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:157.51:425.57:542.27:262.24:427:34Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:507.62:596.18:321.08:212.74:407:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:257.74:046.79:12-0.19:133.34:387:37Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:017.85:037.39:54-1.110:043.84:377:38Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:397.85:587.710:37-1.910:574.34:367:40Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:207.76:528.011:22-2.211:534.84:347:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:027.57:478.112:09-2.24:337:42Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:487.18:428.112:555.012:57-1.94:317:44Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:386.59:398.02:075.11:48-1.34:307:45Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:345.910:357.93:314.92:42-0.44:297:46Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:425.311:277.85:074.53:380.54:287:48Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:074.86:293.84:381.44:267:49Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:147.612:024.67:253.15:412.34:257:50Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:547.51:474.98:052.36:443.04:247:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:277.33:015.48:351.67:423.74:237:53Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:527.23:576.09:001.08:344.24:227:54Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:147.14:446.59:250.49:204.64:217:55Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:377.05:246.99:52-0.110:034.94:207:56New Moon24Sat
25Sun3:047.06:017.210:20-0.510:455.24:197:57New Moon25Sun
26Mon3:356.96:357.410:51-0.811:275.44:187:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:086.87:097.511:24-1.04:178:00New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:446.67:457.712:135.512:00-1.14:168:01Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:216.38:237.71:045.612:39-1.04:158:02Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:016.09:027.82:015.51:20-0.84:158:03Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:485.79:437.83:035.22:05-0.44:148:04Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 12:49 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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