Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 35m at 3:31 pm (6.2 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 - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:047.110:56 AM5.78:115.46:420.86:487:42First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:017.312:135.59:265.07:471.16:467:43Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:457.41:405.410:054.68:441.26:447:45Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:197.42:565.610:294.19:321.46:427:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:467.33:555.810:463.610:131.66:407:48Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:057.24:446.111:053.110:491.96:387:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:207.25:296.311:282.511:242.36:367:51Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:377.26:126.511:541.811:582.86:347:52Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:577.26:576.712:231.26:327:54Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:227.27:446.812:343.312:560.66:307:55Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:507.18:356.91:123.91:320.16:287:57Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:186.99:326.91:544.42:12-0.36:267:58Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:486.710:386.92:425.02:58-0.56:248:00Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:196.511:537.03:415.43:49-0.56:228:01Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:586.34:575.74:46-0.46:208:03Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:067.110:05 AM6.06:275.65:51-0.26:188:04Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:037.311:34 AM5.77:475.26:580.06:168:05Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:497.51:055.78:414.48:020.36:148:07Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:267.62:335.99:233.59:000.76:128:08Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:587.73:536.210:032.49:521.36:108:10Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:297.85:026.710:431.310:412.06:098:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:587.86:047.011:230.311:292.76:078:13New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:287.77:027.312:04-0.56:058:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:597.68:007.512:173.512:46-1.06:038:16Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:317.38:587.61:094.31:29-1.26:018:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:047.010:007.62:074.92:14-1.15:598:19Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:406.511:057.53:155.33:01-0.85:588:20Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:206.04:425.53:52-0.25:568:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:117.59:10 AM5.56:495.34:470.45:548:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:107.410:18 AM5.18:194.85:481.05:528:24First Quarter30Sun
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 4:43 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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