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 : 7:37 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 4:26 pm (6.9 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 - Jul 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:316.99:148.41:455.01:39-1.95:139:17Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:316.39:578.32:554.62:28-1.05:139:17Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:375.610:398.14:084.03:170.15:149:17Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:544.911:198.05:213.34:081.35:159:16Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:374.611:577.76:292.65:032.55:159:16Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:424.77:271.86:043.55:169:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:327.53:175.48:141.17:144.45:179:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:067.34:246.08:540.58:245.05:189:15Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:397.15:156.69:290.09:275.45:199:14Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:147.05:567.110:01-0.410:215.65:209:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:506.96:317.310:33-0.711:055.75:219:13New Moon11Sat
12Sun3:306.87:027.511:06-0.811:465.65:229:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon4:116.87:297.611:39-0.95:239:11New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:536.67:557.712:255.512:14-0.95:249:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:376.58:217.71:065.312:49-0.85:259:10Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:226.28:487.81:505.11:26-0.55:269:09Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:115.99:187.82:374.72:04-0.15:279:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:065.59:507.83:264.22:430.55:289:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:105.110:237.84:163.53:251.35:299:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:274.810:587.75:082.74:112.35:309:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:024.76:021.85:053.35:319:04First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:005.16:550.86:114.25:329:03First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:167.73:315.87:48-0.27:254.85:349:02Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:007.74:316.68:38-1.08:365.25:359:01Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:497.75:197.29:27-1.79:385.35:368:59Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:427.76:017.610:15-2.210:355.25:378:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon3:397.76:417.911:01-2.311:304.95:398:57Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:367.57:198.111:47-2.15:408:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed5:347.27:568.112:244.612:33-1.65:418:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:326.88:338.11:214.11:19-0.95:428:53Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:316.39:088.02:203.62:050.15:448:51Waning 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 6:01 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 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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