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 6h 34m 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:247.09:086.61:493.92:110.76:497:42Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:516.810:106.52:314.62:500.46:477:43Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:186.611:276.63:205.23:340.26:457:44Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:456.44:245.74:250.26:437:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:576.79:13 AM6.25:515.95:230.26:417:47Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:086.910:19 AM6.07:325.96:270.16:397:49Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:567.211:51 AM5.98:315.57:320.16:377:50Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:317.41:175.99:064.98:310.16:347:52Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:017.52:376.29:404.19:240.36:327:53Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:287.63:516.510:173.010:130.66:307:55Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:557.74:596.910:561.811:001.36:287:56New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:237.86:037.211:370.711:462.16:267:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:527.97:067.412:21-0.36:247:59New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:247.88:097.512:333.11:07-1.06:228:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:577.69:167.51:244.01:54-1.46:218:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:327.310:287.52:224.82:44-1.46:198:04Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:116.811:457.53:315.43:38-1.16:178:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:576.35:035.64:35-0.56:158:07First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:587.59:56 AM5.77:275.45:380.16:138:08First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:597.611:18 AM5.28:554.96:460.76:118:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:497.61:005.09:404.37:511.26:098:11Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:297.52:395.210:103.78:481.76:078:12Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:017.43:525.510:303.19:362.16:058:14Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:247.34:485.810:472.410:182.66:038:15Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:407.15:366.211:071.810:563.16:028:17Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:537.16:196.511:301.111:323.76:008:18Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:107.07:016.811:570.55:588:20Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:337.07:437.012:104.212:26-0.15:568:21Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:586.98:277.112:504.712:58-0.45:558:23Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:256.79:157.31:355.21:33-0.75:538:24Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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