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 : 7:35 am (-1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 51m at 11:12 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:596.86:437.212:321.412:462.97:106:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:496.87:137.11:080.81:263.57:116:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:446.87:446.91:480.32:104.17:136:48Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:466.88:196.72:330.03:024.77:146:46Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:006.88:596.53:23-0.24:075.27:166:44First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:216.94:19-0.25:295.47:176:42First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:337.15:22-0.16:575.37:196:40First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:287.36:300.08:084.87:206:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:295.93:127.57:360.28:594.07:226:36Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:536.13:507.78:370.59:423.17:236:34Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:126.44:237.79:310.810:222.27:256:32Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:226.74:537.810:201.411:021.37:266:30Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:247.05:237.711:072.011:420.57:286:28Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:227.35:527.611:532.87:296:26Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:187.46:227.412:22-0.112:413.57:316:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:147.56:537.11:04-0.41:334.37:326:22Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:147.57:276.71:47-0.52:324.97:346:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:187.48:036.32:32-0.33:445.37:356:18Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:277.48:465.83:200.15:215.47:376:16Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:347.44:120.57:275.27:386:14Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:337.45:111.18:354.87:406:12Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:197.46:151.59:134.37:416:10Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:245.02:567.47:191.99:373.87:436:09Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:545.23:227.38:162.29:553.37:446:07Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:085.53:427.39:052.410:132.67:466:05Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:055.94:017.39:472.710:351.97:486:03Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:536.34:237.410:253.111:001.27:496:01New Moon27Wed
28Thu5:386.74:487.411:033.511:280.47:516:00New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:227.15:167.411:414.07:525:58New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:097.45:467.312:01-0.212:224.57:545:56New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:587.66:187.212:38-0.81:074.97:555:55Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 3:23 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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