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 5h 29m 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 - Oct 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:316.65:017.710:090.110:502.57:116:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:436.95:257.810:550.911:311.37:136:49New Moon2Sat
3Sun5:507.15:507.811:391.87:146:46New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:547.26:167.812:140.212:242.97:156:44Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:597.36:447.612:57-0.61:134.07:176:42Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:087.47:127.31:42-1.02:085.07:186:40Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:237.47:436.92:29-1.13:165.77:206:38Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:437.58:156.43:18-0.84:556.07:216:36First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:597.64:13-0.37:236:34First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:027.75:150.27:246:32First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:517.76:240.89:394.97:266:30First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:307.67:331.110:024.47:276:28Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:335.24:017.58:321.410:183.97:296:26Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:545.54:227.49:201.810:333.27:306:24Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:565.84:367.39:592.110:522.57:326:22Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:476.14:477.210:342.611:131.77:336:20Full Moon16Sat
17Sun5:356.45:017.211:073.211:380.97:356:18Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:206.75:197.211:413.97:366:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:067.05:407.212:060.212:174.57:386:15Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:557.26:017.012:37-0.412:565.27:396:13Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:487.46:176.91:12-0.91:415.77:416:11Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:487.56:146.81:53-1.12:346.27:436:09Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:587.55:596.72:39-1.13:476.57:446:07Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:127.63:32-0.97:466:05Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:147.74:33-0.67:476:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:007.85:39-0.29:025.47:496:02Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:367.86:480.38:584.47:506:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:065.53:057.97:520.99:263.27:525:58Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri2:445.83:318.08:491.69:591.87:535:57Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:076.33:568.09:402.410:340.57:555:55New Moon30Sat
31Sun5:176.94:218.010:293.311:11-0.77:575:53New Moon31Sun
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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