Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 5:37 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:025.78:106.92:311.62:273.85:286:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:465.78:406.63:191.33:264.75:296:53First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:396.04:111.04:475.45:316:51First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:586.55:060.96:335.75:326:48First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:516.96:050.78:095.75:346:46Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:307.17:020.58:555.55:356:44Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:017.37:540.39:185.35:366:42Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:016.24:267.38:380.09:385.05:386:40Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:006.44:477.49:18-0.110:024.65:396:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:556.65:067.49:56-0.110:314.05:416:36Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:486.75:277.510:330.111:053.25:426:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:426.85:507.511:100.611:442.35:436:32Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:386.86:167.511:491.35:456:30Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:386.66:447.512:261.512:302.25:466:28Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:446.57:147.41:130.61:153.35:486:25Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:016.47:467.22:030.02:054.35:496:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:356.48:247.02:58-0.43:085.25:506:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:166.73:58-0.64:335.85:526:19Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:337.15:04-0.76:205.95:536:17Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:287.46:12-0.67:515.55:556:15Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:117.67:17-0.58:445.05:566:13Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:016.33:477.78:15-0.39:214.35:586:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:176.44:187.79:040.09:553.65:596:09New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:226.54:457.69:480.510:292.96:006:06New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:206.65:087.510:291.111:042.26:026:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:136.75:287.311:081.911:391.56:036:02New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:066.75:477.211:492.76:056:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:596.76:097.012:161.012:323.66:065:58Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:576.66:336.712:540.61:204.46:085:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:036.67:006.51:330.52:175.06:095:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 9:40 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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