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 37m at 4:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:298.64:187.812:006.68:435:18New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:168.84:507.512:05-2.31:016.88:445:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:038.85:247.112:45-2.12:126.88:455:17Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:498.76:016.71:28-1.63:506.68:465:17Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:358.62:12-0.98:485:17Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:198.42:58-0.28:495:16First Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:568.29:195.03:460.77:444.98:505:16First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:278.14:341.68:114.18:515:16First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:497.95:252.58:323.28:525:16First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:154.51:087.86:203.58:512.38:535:16Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:255.11:287.87:194.49:121.38:545:16Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:375.91:517.88:195.29:360.48:555:16Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:276.72:157.89:155.910:03-0.58:565:16Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:087.42:407.810:066.410:34-1.38:575:16Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:468.03:057.810:536.811:09-1.98:575:16Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:238.43:317.811:397.011:48-2.38:585:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:028.64:027.812:267.18:595:17Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:428.74:437.612:30-2.51:217.18:595:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:238.85:407.21:16-2.32:256.89:005:17Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:048.86:576.62:04-1.83:416.39:015:18Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:428.78:275.82:53-1.05:025.59:015:18Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:188.710:085.13:420.16:154.39:025:19Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:528.64:341.47:113.09:025:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:134.712:238.65:292.87:581.69:025:20Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:325.312:548.56:324.38:390.39:035:21Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:066.31:248.47:445.59:18-0.89:035:21Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:117.31:568.28:586.39:55-1.59:035:22Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:018.12:308.010:066.810:32-1.99:035:23New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:448.63:077.811:097.011:10-2.09:045:24New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:248.93:487.612:067.09:045:25New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:028.94:337.31:016.89:045:25New Moon31Fri
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 8:01 am — 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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