Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 7:35 am (-1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:206.91:147.98:095.99:02-1.18:416:09Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:057.52:107.99:186.09:52-1.78:406:10Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:458.13:097.910:175.910:39-2.08:396:12New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:228.44:107.911:105.511:26-1.98:376:14New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:588.65:107.712:035.08:366:15New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:348.76:097.412:12-1.512:574.58:346:17Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:088.77:096.912:57-0.91:523.98:336:18Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:438.68:126.41:430.12:493.28:316:20Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:178.49:235.82:291.23:472.68:306:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:518.110:545.53:162.44:462.18:286:23First Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:267.84:073.55:451.78:266:25First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:545.611:02 AM7.55:084.66:441.38:256:27First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:376.111:42 AM7.26:275.47:410.98:236:28First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:486.712:286.98:015.88:320.78:216:30Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:387.21:196.79:265.99:170.48:206:32Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:177.52:136.710:215.89:570.28:186:33Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:497.73:066.710:575.610:330.18:166:35Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:157.83:556.811:255.411:080.18:146:36Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:387.84:416.811:535.011:420.18:136:38Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:577.85:266.812:234.68:116:40Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:177.96:126.712:150.312:564.28:096:41Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:397.97:006.512:490.71:333.68:076:43Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:057.97:526.31:241.22:133.08:056:44Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:347.98:516.02:011.92:562.48:036:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:057.810:005.82:402.73:441.78:016:48Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:387.611:285.73:233.64:361.18:006:49Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:157.54:154.55:340.67:586:51Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:246.010:58 AM7.35:245.36:370.17:566:52Third Quarter28Sun
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 12:00 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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