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 4h 11m 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 - Dec 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:208.19:164.93:180.87:364.87:424:19First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:518.110:594.74:111.57:203.97:434:18First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:198.15:102.37:332.97:454:18Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:465.012:478.16:103.17:581.67:464:17Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:245.61:158.27:103.98:300.27:474:17Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:376.51:458.38:074.79:06-1.17:484:17Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:367.42:168.49:015.59:45-2.17:494:16Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:298.12:518.49:546.010:27-2.87:504:16Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:198.63:298.310:496.411:12-3.17:514:16Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:098.94:138.011:476.611:59-2.97:524:16Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:599.05:047.612:546.67:534:16Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:508.96:016.912:49-2.42:156.37:544:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:398.87:096.21:40-1.53:555.87:554:16Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:268.78:325.42:33-0.45:374.97:564:16Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:098.510:214.83:280.86:413.87:574:16Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:478.44:252.17:262.87:584:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:414.812:198.25:273.38:001.87:584:17Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:255.512:468.06:334.48:280.97:594:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:376.41:087.87:395.38:540.28:004:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:327.21:317.68:415.99:20-0.38:004:18Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:177.81:567.59:376.39:47-0.88:014:18New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:568.22:247.410:296.610:17-1.08:014:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:318.42:567.211:176.710:49-1.18:024:19New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:058.53:317.112:066.78:024:20New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:378.54:096.912:576.68:034:20Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:088.54:486.612:00-1.01:536.58:034:21Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:408.55:316.312:38-0.72:536.28:034:22Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:118.56:265.81:18-0.33:515.78:034:22Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:428.47:415.31:580.34:395.18:044:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:128.49:114.92:401.05:204.28:044:24First Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:428.310:554.73:242.05:533.18:044:25First Quarter31Tue
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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