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 4h 56m 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 - Feb 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:058.18:005.81:590.73:214.28:416:10Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:288.09:015.42:361.64:083.78:396:11Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:537.810:145.13:132.54:563.18:386:13Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:217.73:513.55:452.48:366:14Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:115.010:52 AM7.54:324.56:341.88:356:16Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:005.611:25 AM7.45:345.47:221.18:336:18Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:136.312:037.37:086.18:090.48:326:19Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:527.012:477.28:316.48:54-0.28:306:21Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:237.51:387.39:326.59:38-0.88:296:23Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:517.82:347.410:176.410:21-1.38:276:24Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:188.13:337.510:576.111:04-1.68:266:26New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:468.34:317.611:395.611:47-1.68:246:27New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:158.45:307.512:245.08:226:29New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:448.56:317.212:31-1.21:144.28:206:31Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:148.57:346.81:14-0.52:063.48:196:32Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:468.58:436.31:580.53:022.58:176:34Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:198.310:055.92:441.84:001.68:156:36First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:548.211:545.73:323.15:000.98:136:37First Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:317.94:284.46:010.48:126:39First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:526.211:13 AM7.65:415.47:040.08:106:40First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:196.912:037.27:186.08:05-0.38:086:42Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:177.51:026.99:016.19:00-0.48:066:44Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:027.92:086.810:175.99:49-0.48:046:45Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:398.13:116.711:015.610:32-0.38:026:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:128.14:076.711:335.211:11-0.18:006:48Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:408.04:566.712:034.87:596:50Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:047.95:426.612:344.37:576:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:247.86:286.512:230.61:083.87:556:53Full Moon28Wed
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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