Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:37 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 10:04 pm (7.6 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 - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:196.75:177.311:112.511:410.96:105:52Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:126.85:417.311:483.36:115:50Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:106.96:067.212:190.112:284.16:135:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:146.96:317.11:01-0.51:144.96:145:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:297.06:556.91:48-0.92:105.66:165:44Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:587.17:206.72:41-1.03:276.16:175:42Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:217.33:41-0.85:166.26:195:40Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:237.54:49-0.67:205.86:205:38Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:087.76:00-0.38:045.26:225:36Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:457.77:060.08:374.36:235:34Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:186.03:167.88:040.49:113.36:255:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:396.33:437.88:540.99:462.26:265:30New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:496.64:067.79:401.710:221.26:285:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:516.94:297.610:232.510:580.46:295:26New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:497.14:517.511:073.511:35-0.36:315:24New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:467.35:147.311:544.46:325:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:447.45:387.012:13-0.612:475.16:345:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:477.56:036.612:52-0.71:525.76:355:18Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:557.56:286.31:34-0.53:216.06:375:16Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:067.52:21-0.16:385:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:117.63:130.46:405:12First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:037.64:140.96:415:10First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:437.65:211.38:394.66:435:09First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:137.56:261.68:514.16:445:07Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:365.12:347.57:211.89:013.56:465:05Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:535.52:507.48:072.29:172.76:485:03Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:575.93:057.58:472.69:381.76:495:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:536.33:247.59:253.110:040.76:515:00Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:456.83:467.610:033.810:35-0.26:524:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:367.34:107.610:434.511:09-1.16:544:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:297.64:357.511:265.211:49-1.76:554:55Waning 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 1:50 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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