Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 8:34 am (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 12:05 am (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:555.92:527.57:341.08:533.46:115:51Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:126.13:267.58:271.39:262.86:125:49Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:156.33:557.49:121.79:562.26:145:47Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:086.64:197.39:532.210:261.66:155:45Full Moon4Sat
5Sun4:556.84:397.110:312.710:571.26:175:43Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:396.95:007.011:113.211:300.86:185:41Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:227.05:246.911:513.76:195:39Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:057.05:536.712:040.512:354.26:215:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:517.06:246.512:410.41:244.76:225:35Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:436.96:596.21:210.42:215.06:245:33Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:416.97:395.92:040.63:315.36:255:31Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:486.98:295.72:530.84:585.36:275:29Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:516.99:345.43:471.06:285.16:285:27Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:417.04:481.27:164.76:305:25Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:207.15:501.47:434.16:315:23Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:075.41:527.36:491.58:103.46:335:21Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:235.82:227.47:431.78:412.56:345:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:316.22:527.68:311.99:151.46:365:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:336.73:237.79:172.39:520.46:375:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:317.23:567.810:032.810:32-0.56:395:13New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:277.64:327.810:503.411:15-1.26:415:11New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:237.85:107.711:394.16:425:10Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:227.95:517.512:01-1.512:344.66:445:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:237.96:367.112:51-1.51:385.06:455:06Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:287.97:296.61:43-1.22:545.26:475:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:357.88:336.02:39-0.64:285.16:485:02First Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:387.89:535.53:400.16:124.66:505:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:347.84:460.97:243.96:514:59First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:217.85:541.78:103.16:534:57Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:165.42:007.76:592.38:432.46:554:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:355.82:327.67:562.99:111.76:564:54Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 4:19 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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