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 5h 48m at 5:37 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:43 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:116.711:12 AM8.06:056.47:28-1.27:415:09Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:007.612:028.07:346.98:20-1.97:405:10Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:408.11:037.98:456.99:10-2.37:385:12Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:178.52:107.99:436.69:59-2.37:375:14Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:518.63:167.710:366.110:45-2.17:365:15Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:258.74:197.511:285.511:31-1.57:345:17Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:578.65:207.112:224.97:335:18Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:278.66:226.612:15-0.61:174.17:315:20Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:558.47:286.012:580.42:123.37:305:22Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:228.28:475.51:401.73:072.67:285:23Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:488.010:395.42:243.04:001.97:265:25Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:157.73:124.34:541.47:255:27Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:525.89:43 AM7.44:145.45:481.07:235:28Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:266.510:16 AM7.15:486.26:410.67:215:30Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:247.210:57 AM6.87:436.57:320.37:205:32Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:057.611:50 AM6.79:146.48:180.17:185:33Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:397.912:516.79:566.39:00-0.17:165:35Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:078.01:506.810:176.19:37-0.37:145:36Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:328.02:446.910:385.810:13-0.47:135:38New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:538.03:346.911:025.410:47-0.37:115:40New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:118.04:246.911:324.911:21-0.17:095:41New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:298.05:146.712:064.37:075:43New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:508.06:086.512:453.57:055:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:138.07:076.212:301.21:262.77:035:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:387.98:155.91:062.12:121.87:015:48Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:057.89:395.81:443.23:011.07:005:49First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:327.711:395.92:264.43:550.36:585:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:027.63:185.44:54-0.36:565:52First Quarter28Fri
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 53% 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 (53% 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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