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 1h 24m 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 - Jan 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:388.84:197.012:27-1.512:536.68:044:26Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:128.65:096.612:07-1.01:506.28:044:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:428.56:036.112:47-0.42:495.78:044:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:088.37:025.61:260.33:465.18:034:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:308.28:145.02:041.24:384.38:034:31First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:518.19:464.62:392.35:233.48:034:32First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:148.03:133.46:022.58:034:33First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:494.710:38 AM7.93:464.56:391.68:024:34First Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:037.87:140.78:024:35Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:126.611:30 AM7.76:246.57:50-0.28:014:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:417.411:58 AM7.77:507.08:28-1.08:014:38Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:107.912:337.88:537.39:08-1.78:004:39Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:398.41:207.99:417.39:50-2.28:004:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:098.62:197.910:257.210:34-2.57:594:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:398.73:227.911:116.911:18-2.47:584:43Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:108.84:267.612:036.47:584:45Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:418.85:327.112:03-2.01:005.77:574:46Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:128.86:426.512:47-1.32:024.87:564:48Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:428.88:005.71:31-0.13:053.77:554:49Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:128.79:395.22:151.34:072.57:544:51Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:428.611:575.23:002.95:071.37:534:52Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:138.43:514.46:040.47:524:54Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:036.110:46 AM8.25:005.86:58-0.47:514:55Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:227.111:22 AM7.96:356.77:48-0.97:504:57Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:137.912:067.68:147.08:34-1.27:494:58Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:538.312:587.49:346.99:16-1.27:485:00Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:298.51:557.210:276.79:57-1.27:475:02New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:028.62:517.111:056.410:36-1.07:465:03New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:328.53:437.011:406.111:13-0.77:445:05New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:598.44:336.812:185.77:435:06New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:218.25:226.512:585.17:425:08Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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