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 2h 00m 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 - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:408.16:136.112:230.41:404.57:415:10Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:578.07:095.712:571.22:233.97:395:11Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:168.08:155.31:292.13:063.17:385:13Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:387.89:385.11:593.13:492.47:365:14First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:027.72:254.24:351.77:355:16First Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:267.55:231.07:335:18First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:497.46:140.37:325:19First Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:157.47:06-0.37:305:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:187.511:00 AM7.47:437.17:57-1.07:295:23Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:417.912:137.58:427.18:46-1.57:275:24Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:058.11:287.69:256.89:33-1.97:255:26Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:308.32:387.710:066.310:18-2.07:245:28Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:558.43:457.610:515.611:01-1.67:225:29Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:218.54:507.411:394.711:44-0.97:205:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:478.55:567.012:313.67:195:32Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:148.67:066.512:270.21:252.57:175:34Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:418.58:266.01:091.52:191.57:155:36Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:108.410:085.81:533.03:150.77:135:37Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:418.12:414.44:130.17:125:39Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:136.29:14 AM7.83:425.65:14-0.27:105:40Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:556.99:52 AM7.45:166.46:18-0.37:085:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:007.510:43 AM7.07:346.77:20-0.47:065:44Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:467.911:52 AM6.79:256.48:16-0.37:045:45Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:238.11:086.610:066.09:04-0.37:025:47Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:568.12:156.610:275.79:44-0.17:005:48New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:238.03:116.610:475.210:200.16:595:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:467.94:016.611:124.710:530.56:575:52New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:047.84:486.511:414.111:251.06:555:53New Moon28Mon
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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