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 3h 52m 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 - Aug 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:087.25:127.08:27-1.08:366.55:468:49Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:507.35:457.49:15-1.89:366.55:478:48Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:467.56:177.710:04-2.310:266.45:488:46New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:507.66:497.910:51-2.611:156.05:508:45New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:577.67:208.011:38-2.65:518:43New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:037.47:508.112:075.412:25-2.25:538:42Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:087.18:218.11:024.61:10-1.45:548:40Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:166.58:518.12:013.71:56-0.35:558:38Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:305.99:228.03:012.72:411.15:578:37Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:575.49:537.94:021.83:292.65:588:35First Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:515.310:257.65:020.94:224.05:598:33First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:515.86:010.25:325.16:018:32First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:196.67:00-0.27:085.96:028:30Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:197.27:57-0.58:566.16:048:28Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:286.75:047.68:50-0.610:176.06:058:26Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:266.55:427.79:37-0.710:595.86:068:25Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:266.46:157.710:19-0.711:255.56:088:23Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:226.56:447.610:58-0.611:505.26:098:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:136.57:087.511:33-0.46:118:19Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:006.57:267.412:194.812:07-0.16:128:17Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:476.47:427.412:514.412:400.36:138:15Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:356.27:597.31:273.81:130.96:158:13Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:265.98:197.32:043.21:451.76:168:11Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:225.78:427.22:432.52:182.66:188:09Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:275.59:077.13:241.92:523.56:198:08Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:485.49:326.94:081.23:294.56:208:06Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:575.64:560.64:185.46:228:04Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:016.25:520.15:456.16:238:02Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:566.86:52-0.47:306.46:258:00Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:337.27:53-0.98:436.36:267:58Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:366.95:047.58:51-1.49:345.96:277:56Waning Crescent31Tue
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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