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 1h 55m 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 - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:297.91:477.59:486.79:46-0.98:044:26New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:028.22:237.410:326.810:18-1.28:044:27New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:328.43:027.411:136.810:53-1.48:044:28New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:028.53:437.311:546.711:31-1.58:034:29New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:338.64:277.112:396.68:034:30Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:048.65:166.812:10-1.41:286.38:034:31Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:358.66:146.412:51-1.02:235.78:034:33Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:078.67:235.81:33-0.43:205.08:024:34Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:398.58:475.22:160.54:174.08:024:35First Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:108.510:304.93:011.75:122.88:024:36First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:428.43:513.06:051.58:014:38First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:465.211:16 AM8.44:514.36:540.38:014:39Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:376.111:52 AM8.36:065.57:42-0.88:004:40Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:467.112:318.37:256.28:28-1.67:594:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:377.91:168.28:366.69:13-2.27:594:43Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:208.52:078.09:396.79:58-2.37:584:44Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:008.73:017.810:366.610:42-2.27:574:46Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:388.83:577.511:316.311:26-1.87:564:47Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:158.84:517.112:285.97:564:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:508.75:466.612:10-1.21:265.47:554:50Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:228.56:446.112:53-0.42:264.87:544:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:518.47:485.51:350.63:244.27:534:53Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:188.29:095.02:171.84:203.47:524:55Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:437.911:274.93:003.05:132.77:514:56Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:097.73:474.16:022.07:504:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:515.510:37 AM7.54:495.26:471.37:485:00Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:136.311:10 AM7.46:156.07:280.77:475:01Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:017.011:47 AM7.37:436.58:070.17:465:03Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:377.612:307.28:526.68:44-0.37:455:04Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:077.91:187.29:406.69:21-0.77:445:06Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:358.12:087.310:156.59:58-1.17:425:08New Moon31Thu
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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