Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:35 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 10:34 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jun 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:267.93:22-1.05:139:05Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:285.45:575.34:14-0.45:129:06Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:077.910:12 AM4.96:544.65:100.45:129:07Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:447.911:54 AM4.67:373.56:101.35:119:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:187.91:434.88:162.37:122.35:119:09Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:517.93:265.48:550.98:143.35:109:09Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:238.04:436.29:35-0.49:134.25:109:10Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:568.05:457.010:14-1.510:104.95:109:11New Moon8Fri
9Sat3:317.96:397.710:55-2.311:065.45:099:12New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:087.87:298.111:37-2.75:099:12New Moon10Sun
11Mon4:477.58:188.312:035.812:20-2.85:099:13New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:307.29:068.31:056.01:05-2.55:089:14Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:166.79:538.32:155.91:51-1.95:089:14Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:066.110:398.13:395.72:39-1.25:089:15Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:035.511:238.05:165.23:27-0.35:089:15First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:114.96:364.54:170.75:089:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:017.810:37 AM4.47:313.85:091.75:089:16First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:337.612:434.28:103.06:052.75:089:16First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:597.42:524.68:402.27:053.65:089:17Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:227.34:115.39:061.48:064.45:089:17Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:457.25:086.09:310.69:035.15:099:17Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:127.25:526.69:57-0.19:555.55:099:17Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:417.26:307.110:25-0.810:425.95:099:18Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:127.17:057.510:56-1.311:266.15:099:18Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:467.17:397.711:30-1.75:109:18Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:227.08:137.912:106.212:07-1.95:109:18Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:016.98:488.012:576.212:47-2.05:119:18Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:466.79:258.11:506.11:30-1.95:119:18Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:396.310:028.12:485.82:14-1.55:129:18Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:425.810:388.13:525.23:01-0.85:129:17Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 2:34 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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