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 6h 40m 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 - Mar 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:406.59:40 AM7.44:406.35:58-0.76:545:54First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:487.210:38 AM7.26:296.67:03-1.06:525:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:327.711:56 AM7.17:586.58:02-1.26:505:57Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:098.01:167.18:596.08:56-1.36:485:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:428.12:317.19:455.39:44-1.16:466:00Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:118.23:387.110:294.610:29-0.66:446:02Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:398.24:407.011:123.811:110.16:426:03Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:048.15:396.811:552.911:521.16:406:05Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:288.06:386.612:392.26:386:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:517.87:426.312:342.11:221.56:366:08Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:147.68:566.21:173.22:071.16:346:09Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:397.310:316.22:044.32:520.86:326:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:057.03:015.23:410.76:296:12Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:186.58:35 AM6.64:215.84:360.76:276:14Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:416.99:12 AM6.36:276.15:370.86:256:16Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:387.26:400.76:236:17Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:197.411:28 AM6.09:185.77:380.66:216:19Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:507.512:436.09:345.48:260.56:196:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:157.51:496.29:465.19:070.56:176:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:347.52:476.410:034.69:430.56:156:23Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:507.53:416.510:273.910:180.86:136:25New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:067.64:346.710:553.110:531.26:116:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:257.65:286.711:282.111:291.96:096:27New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:477.66:256.812:061.26:076:29Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:127.67:266.712:072.812:470.36:046:30Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:387.58:366.712:483.81:32-0.36:026:32Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:057.410:006.71:334.72:22-0.86:006:33Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:337.211:406.92:285.63:17-0.95:586:35First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:066.93:446.14:20-0.85:566:36First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:057.29:02 AM6.65:346.35:29-0.75:546:38First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:047.510:38 AM6.27:406.06:38-0.55:526:39Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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