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 6h 37m 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 - May 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:487.75:317.310:32-0.910:403.84:527:25New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:177.86:317.611:14-1.811:304.64:507:27New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:507.77:327.911:59-2.44:487:28Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:257.58:367.912:255.312:47-2.54:477:29Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:037.19:438.01:305.81:38-2.24:457:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:486.610:507.92:526.02:33-1.64:437:32First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:456.011:517.94:555.83:33-0.84:427:34First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:065.37:035.14:370.14:407:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:447.910:49 AM4.87:564.35:430.94:397:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:277.812:494.88:333.46:471.74:377:38Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:027.72:235.19:002.67:442.44:367:39Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:307.53:335.79:221.88:343.24:347:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:507.34:306.29:421.09:193.84:337:42Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:057.25:196.610:040.310:024.54:327:43Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:217.16:037.010:30-0.310:455.04:307:45Full Moon15Wed
16Thu3:417.06:457.310:57-0.811:305.54:297:46Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:056.87:267.511:28-1.04:287:47Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:326.78:087.612:205.812:02-1.24:277:49Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:586.58:527.71:186.012:39-1.14:257:50Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:166.29:407.72:306.11:20-0.94:247:51Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:277.62:05-0.74:237:52Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:117.62:54-0.34:227:54Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:497.63:470.24:217:55Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:374.87:204.64:430.84:207:56Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:217.611:17 AM4.77:193.75:431.54:197:57Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:507.712:584.97:422.66:422.34:187:58Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:177.72:315.58:141.27:393.14:177:59Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:467.83:476.38:49-0.28:333.94:168:01Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:167.94:507.09:27-1.59:254.74:158:02New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:477.95:477.710:08-2.510:195.44:158:03New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:227.96:418.110:52-3.111:155.94:148:04New Moon31Fri
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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