Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 5:56 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:067.54:204.45:310.77:526:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:216.310:48 AM7.15:365.36:330.57:506:57First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:476.811:38 AM6.77:175.77:360.57:486:58First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:487.212:386.49:095.78:330.47:467:00Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:347.51:456.310:155.59:230.47:447:01Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:117.72:506.310:515.210:060.57:427:03Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:427.73:456.411:134.910:440.57:407:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:077.64:326.511:354.511:180.77:387:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:267.65:176.512:014.07:367:07Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:437.56:006.612:293.57:347:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:007.56:456.512:251.41:013.07:327:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:227.57:336.412:591.91:352.47:307:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:477.58:246.31:342.52:121.97:287:14Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:157.39:236.22:103.22:521.37:267:15Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:447.210:346.12:504.03:370.97:247:17Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:157.03:364.74:270.57:227:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:086.29:50 AM6.84:365.45:250.27:207:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:516.510:36 AM6.76:005.86:280.07:187:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:586.911:42 AM6.67:305.87:33-0.37:167:23Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:447.312:596.68:395.58:33-0.57:137:24Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:217.52:176.79:304.99:28-0.67:117:26Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:547.83:306.910:154.110:18-0.47:097:27Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:247.94:387.110:593.211:050.17:077:29New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:548.05:417.211:432.211:510.87:057:30New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:238.06:437.212:281.37:037:32New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:547.97:457.112:371.71:140.67:017:33Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:257.88:507.01:252.62:020.16:597:35Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:587.510:036.92:163.62:51-0.16:577:36Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:337.111:256.83:144.53:43-0.16:557:37First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:116.64:255.14:380.16:537:39First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:517.09:57 AM6.26:005.55:380.56:507:40First Quarter31Fri
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 8:34 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 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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