Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 24m at 3:43 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:218.411:375.42:483.04:451.57:425:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:518.13:404.55:420.87:405:10Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:406.110:23 AM7.84:505.76:370.27:395:12Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:017.010:58 AM7.46:316.57:28-0.17:375:13Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:537.711:40 AM7.18:256.78:14-0.37:365:15Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:348.112:336.99:496.68:56-0.57:345:16Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:098.31:316.910:296.49:35-0.57:335:18Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:398.32:266.910:526.210:11-0.57:315:20New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:068.23:176.911:155.910:46-0.47:305:21New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:298.14:056.811:435.611:20-0.27:285:23New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:478.04:526.712:165.17:275:25New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:048.05:406.412:524.57:255:26Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:228.06:326.112:240.81:303.97:235:28Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:438.07:315.712:561.62:093.17:225:30Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:067.98:405.51:272.52:512.37:205:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:307.710:105.41:593.63:371.57:185:33First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:547.62:324.64:270.87:175:34First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:525.79:18 AM7.53:105.75:230.17:155:36First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:457.56:23-0.67:135:38First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:317.310:35 AM7.56:396.97:22-1.27:115:39Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:037.711:53 AM7.58:016.98:19-1.67:095:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:338.11:147.58:586.59:10-1.97:085:42Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:038.22:297.69:475.99:59-1.87:065:44Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:318.33:397.510:345.110:45-1.47:045:46Full Moon24Tue
25Wed5:598.44:457.311:234.111:29-0.67:025:47Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:268.45:497.012:133.27:005:49Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:538.46:576.612:120.51:042.26:585:50Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:208.38:116.212:551.81:561.46:565:52Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:478.09:436.01:403.12:480.86:545:54Third Quarter29Sun
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 6:53 pm — 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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