Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:34 am (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 05m 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 - Jan 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:437.92:427.310:206.210:17-0.78:044:26Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:128.13:217.311:006.210:49-0.88:044:27Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:408.34:027.111:416.111:24-0.88:044:28Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:078.44:456.912:235.98:034:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:358.45:306.612:00-0.71:105.78:034:30Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:068.56:216.212:38-0.41:595.38:034:31Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:388.57:205.81:180.12:524.78:034:33Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:128.58:315.31:590.83:463.98:024:34Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:478.49:595.02:431.74:423.08:024:35Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:238.411:515.13:332.85:372.08:024:36Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:028.34:323.96:300.98:014:38Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:505.711:43 AM8.35:444.87:20-0.18:014:39Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:076.612:288.27:005.58:08-1.08:004:40Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:017.41:178.28:105.88:55-1.67:594:42Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:478.02:098.19:125.99:40-2.07:594:43New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:288.53:038.010:095.810:25-2.07:584:44New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:088.73:587.711:045.611:09-1.77:574:46New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:468.84:537.312:005.27:564:47Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:238.85:486.912:584.87:564:49Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:598.76:466.312:38-0.41:584.37:554:50Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:338.57:485.71:220.62:583.77:544:52Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:068.39:055.22:071.73:583.27:534:53First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:398.111:005.02:532.84:572.67:524:55First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:117.83:443.95:532.07:514:56First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:115.410:45 AM7.64:484.86:441.57:504:58First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:386.111:23 AM7.46:075.67:291.07:484:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:346.712:057.27:286.08:090.67:475:01Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:157.212:507.18:356.18:460.27:465:03Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:477.51:377.19:246.19:20-0.27:455:04Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:157.82:247.110:026.09:55-0.47:445:06Full Moon30Fri
31Sat5:407.93:117.110:365.810:29-0.57:425:07Full Moon31Sat
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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