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 : 3:43 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 11:20 am (5.1 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 - May 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:367.55:541.05:518:26Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:187.411:33 AM4.89:234.56:581.55:498:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:497.31:144.79:403.97:552.05:478:29Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:117.22:505.09:533.28:442.55:468:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:257.24:035.410:082.39:273.05:448:32Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:387.25:025.910:281.410:073.65:438:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:557.25:526.410:520.410:464.35:418:34New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:167.26:416.911:20-0.611:264.95:408:36New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:397.27:297.411:53-1.45:388:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:027.28:197.712:095.512:29-2.05:378:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue5:247.29:137.812:566.01:11-2.35:358:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:417.010:127.91:506.31:58-2.35:348:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:526.811:127.92:586.52:49-2.05:328:43Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:45-1.55:318:44First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:087.94:45-0.85:308:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:557.910:22 AM5.28:165.05:470.05:288:47First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:357.912:194.88:343.96:501.05:278:48Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:087.92:174.99:032.67:512.05:268:49Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:377.93:535.59:351.38:483.05:258:51Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:037.85:056.310:070.19:424.05:248:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:287.86:057.010:40-0.910:344.85:238:53Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:527.76:597.511:14-1.711:275.55:218:54Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:187.57:487.911:49-2.15:208:55Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:457.28:368.112:226.012:26-2.25:198:57Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:156.99:248.11:236.21:05-2.05:198:58Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:466.610:128.02:366.31:47-1.65:188:59Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:206.211:007.94:176.12:32-1.05:179:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:457.73:19-0.45:169:01Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:080.35:159:02Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:247.69:34 AM4.78:044.64:591.15:149:03Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:537.511:09 AM4.38:273.95:511.95:149:04Third Quarter31Mon
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 1:31 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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