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 : 4:33 pm (5.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 1:43 pm (5.5 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 - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:586.31:587.68:254.79:210.67:424:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:466.92:187.59:135.39:450.07:444:18New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:287.42:427.49:585.710:11-0.57:454:18New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:067.83:097.310:416.110:40-0.97:464:17New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:428.13:377.211:266.311:12-1.17:474:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:178.24:057.012:156.57:484:16Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:548.34:296.81:096.57:504:16Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:348.44:276.612:26-1.12:146.57:514:16Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:148.41:08-0.97:524:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:558.41:53-0.57:534:16First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:348.48:355.22:410.15:445.07:544:16First Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:108.410:204.83:331.06:174.07:554:16First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:448.44:301.96:542.87:554:16First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:134.912:168.45:333.07:311.47:564:16Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:045.612:498.46:394.08:100.07:574:16Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:256.51:238.57:434.98:50-1.27:584:16Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:267.41:598.58:435.69:31-2.17:594:17Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:188.22:388.49:416.110:13-2.67:594:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:078.63:208.210:386.410:57-2.88:004:17Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:538.94:067.811:376.511:42-2.58:004:18Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:399.04:557.412:426.48:014:18Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:248.95:486.812:28-1.91:566.18:024:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:098.86:456.11:15-1.13:215.68:024:19Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:518.67:535.42:03-0.14:494.98:024:20Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:308.49:184.82:511.05:574.18:034:20Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:048.211:324.63:422.16:463.38:034:21Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:328.04:373.37:232.48:034:22Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:455.111:57 AM7.85:404.37:521.68:034:23Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:085.912:227.76:485.28:190.98:044:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:056.712:507.67:555.88:470.28:044:24Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:487.31:207.58:546.29:15-0.58:044:25Waning Crescent31Mon
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 3:08 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 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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