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 56m 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 - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:068.34:113.36:331.88:044:26First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:125.111:35 AM8.35:114.57:140.48:044:27Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:596.112:068.36:255.57:56-0.98:044:28Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:027.112:408.47:386.38:40-1.98:034:29Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:518.01:208.48:446.89:24-2.78:034:30Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:358.62:088.49:447.010:10-3.08:034:31Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:168.93:048.210:426.910:58-3.08:034:32Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:579.04:037.911:416.711:45-2.68:024:34Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:379.05:057.412:456.28:024:35Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:169.06:086.712:33-1.81:555.68:024:36Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:548.87:176.01:20-0.83:094.88:014:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:298.78:385.22:070.44:203.98:014:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:018.510:354.82:541.85:233.08:004:40Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:308.23:433.26:172.07:594:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:595.210:58 AM8.04:404.57:021.27:594:43Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:416.111:25 AM7.75:565.67:400.57:584:44Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:466.911:54 AM7.57:236.38:160.07:574:46Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:327.612:287.38:446.78:50-0.47:574:47Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:098.11:087.29:486.89:23-0.77:564:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:428.31:537.210:326.79:58-0.87:554:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:118.42:417.211:066.610:32-0.97:544:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:388.43:287.111:386.511:08-0.97:534:53New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:038.44:157.012:136.27:524:54New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:268.45:026.812:515.87:514:56Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:498.45:526.412:19-0.51:345.37:504:58Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:138.46:496.012:540.12:194.77:494:59Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:398.37:575.51:300.93:063.87:485:01Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:068.29:205.12:071.93:552.87:465:02First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:338.211:125.12:453.14:461.77:455:04First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:028.13:304.45:400.67:445:05First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:455.810:34 AM8.04:335.56:34-0.47:435:07Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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