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 1h 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 - Jun 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:167.41:004.28:443.16:452.85:139:05Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:347.43:034.69:012.17:403.65:129:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:547.34:245.49:221.18:334.45:129:07Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:167.45:206.19:470.09:245.15:119:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:407.46:086.910:16-1.010:135.75:119:09New Moon5Sat
6Sun3:057.46:517.510:49-1.911:006.15:109:10New Moon6Sun
7Mon3:307.57:357.911:26-2.511:496.55:109:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:587.58:198.212:08-2.95:099:11New Moon8Tue
9Wed4:317.49:058.312:426.712:53-3.05:099:12Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:157.29:528.31:436.61:42-2.85:099:13Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:176.710:378.32:576.42:33-2.25:099:13Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:376.111:198.24:255.83:26-1.45:089:14First Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:075.311:578.25:554.94:19-0.35:089:14First Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:514.67:033.75:141.05:089:15First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:318.112:594.47:512.46:122.45:089:15First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:028.13:015.08:321.17:153.75:089:16Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:318.04:255.99:09-0.18:204.85:089:16Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:597.85:286.89:43-1.09:255.65:089:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:277.66:197.510:17-1.710:266.15:089:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun2:567.47:038.010:52-2.011:246.45:089:17Full Moon20Sun
21Mon3:277.27:448.211:28-2.15:099:17Full Moon21Mon
22Tue4:037.08:238.212:216.512:05-2.05:099:18Full Moon22Tue
23Wed4:436.89:018.11:196.412:44-1.85:099:18Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:296.59:378.02:206.21:25-1.45:109:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:186.110:117.93:255.92:06-0.85:109:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:115.710:397.84:305.52:48-0.25:109:18Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:125.211:047.75:284.93:280.65:119:18Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:244.611:277.66:164.24:071.55:119:18Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:524.211:507.56:543.34:482.55:129:18Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:514.27:272.45:333.55:129:17Third Quarter30Wed
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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