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 1h 25m 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 - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:007.411:46 AM4.89:064.36:511.55:518:26First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:407.31:284.89:353.87:522.05:498:27Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:107.22:595.09:543.28:452.45:478:29Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:317.14:055.410:112.59:302.85:468:30Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:477.14:565.910:311.810:113.35:448:32Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:067.15:426.310:541.010:503.75:438:33Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:297.26:256.711:200.311:284.25:418:34Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:557.17:087.111:50-0.45:408:36Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:247.17:547.312:094.712:24-1.05:388:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:547.08:427.512:535.11:02-1.45:378:39Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:256.89:357.71:425.51:45-1.65:358:40Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:576.610:317.72:415.72:31-1.55:348:41Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:366.311:287.73:515.83:23-1.25:328:43Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:365.85:155.64:19-0.75:318:44Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:227.810:03 AM5.36:425.05:19-0.15:308:45Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:107.811:40 AM5.07:464.26:230.75:288:47Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:517.81:245.08:313.17:271.55:278:48Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:287.83:045.49:111.98:282.35:268:49Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:017.84:236.09:480.79:243.15:258:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:327.85:286.710:26-0.310:173.85:248:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:037.76:247.211:03-1.111:094.55:238:53New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:347.67:167.611:41-1.75:228:54New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:077.48:067.912:015.012:21-1.95:208:55New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:417.08:568.012:585.41:01-1.95:198:57Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:176.79:458.02:025.71:44-1.55:198:58Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:566.210:357.93:175.72:28-1.05:188:59Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:415.711:247.84:545.53:15-0.45:179:00Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:365.26:385.04:040.45:169:01First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:087.79:46 AM4.77:404.54:571.15:159:02First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:477.511:14 AM4.48:203.85:531.95:149:03First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:177.41:044.38:483.26:512.65:149:04First Quarter31Wed
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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