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 54m at 6:35 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:427.75:257.911:514.07:585:52Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:398.05:597.612:19-1.412:434.78:005:50Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:378.16:347.31:02-1.61:425.38:015:49Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:378.27:126.81:47-1.52:535.78:035:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:398.17:556.22:35-1.04:275.88:045:46Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:428.18:495.63:26-0.46:495.58:065:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:408.04:210.48:074.98:085:43Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:317.95:221.18:524.38:095:41Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:127.86:261.89:223.78:115:40Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:364.92:437.77:292.59:443.08:125:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:075.23:067.58:263.010:012.38:145:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:105.73:237.59:153.510:201.68:155:36Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:016.33:417.49:584.010:410.98:175:34Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:456.74:037.410:384.511:060.38:195:33New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:257.14:287.411:174.911:34-0.38:205:32New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:047.54:567.311:575.38:225:31New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:447.85:257.212:05-0.812:405.78:235:30New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:278.05:537.012:40-1.11:286.08:255:29Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:148.16:206.81:20-1.32:256.28:265:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:048.26:446.52:03-1.23:346.28:285:27Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:568.27:306.02:51-0.94:595.98:295:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:478.29:215.53:44-0.46:305.48:315:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:338.24:410.37:274.58:325:24First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:138.25:431.18:073.58:335:23First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:495.11:508.26:482.08:452.28:355:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:365.52:248.37:532.89:231.08:365:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:016.22:578.38:533.710:00-0.28:385:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:077.03:298.29:494.410:39-1.28:395:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:047.74:038.110:435.111:18-1.88:405:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:568.24:387.911:375.611:58-2.18:425:19Full Moon30Thu
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 11:03 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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