Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:51 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 8:48 pm (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:566.69:56 AM6.85:145.65:500.66:525:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:056.910:58 AM6.57:035.76:550.76:505:57Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:567.212:106.38:285.47:510.86:485:59Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:357.41:236.29:135.18:380.96:466:00Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:077.42:256.39:414.69:171.06:446:02Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:317.43:176.410:064.29:521.26:426:03Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:507.44:026.510:313.610:251.56:406:05Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:057.44:466.610:593.010:571.96:376:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed5:217.45:306.611:292.511:302.46:356:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:427.56:156.612:011.96:336:09Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:077.57:036.512:042.912:371.46:316:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:367.47:576.412:403.51:160.96:296:12Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:067.39:596.31:184.12:590.67:277:14Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:387.111:176.23:014.73:470.37:257:15Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:157.03:535.34:430.27:237:17Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:506.410:01 AM6.85:055.65:440.17:217:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:066.611:06 AM6.66:335.76:500.07:197:20Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:586.912:246.57:515.37:530.07:177:21Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:367.21:456.58:514.78:510.17:157:23Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:097.43:046.79:403.79:430.37:137:24Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:407.74:166.910:252.710:310.87:117:26New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:097.85:217.211:091.611:171.47:097:27New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:407.96:227.311:530.77:067:29New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:118.07:217.312:032.212:380.07:047:30Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:447.98:217.312:503.01:24-0.47:027:32Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:197.69:257.11:403.82:12-0.67:007:33Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:567.310:367.02:354.53:02-0.46:587:35Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:366.911:536.93:385.03:550.06:567:36First Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:236.44:575.34:530.46:547:38First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:086.910:20 AM5.96:385.35:560.96:527:39First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:107.011:33 AM5.68:195.07:021.36:507:41First Quarter31Thu
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 12:19 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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