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 44m 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 - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:177.75:366.412:133.56:535:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:317.66:266.212:472.86:515:56Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:497.67:206.012:292.51:222.16:495:58Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:107.58:215.91:013.41:591.56:475:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:327.39:395.81:334.32:401.06:456:01Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:527.111:576.02:065.13:250.66:436:03First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:077.02:425.94:190.36:416:04First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:016.95:200.06:396:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:577.16:25-0.36:376:07First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:257.410:41 AM6.87:546.77:27-0.76:356:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:507.612:226.88:336.28:21-1.06:336:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:137.81:447.09:095.59:10-1.06:306:12Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:357.92:577.19:494.69:55-0.76:286:13Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:588.04:067.210:313.410:380.06:266:15Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:218.15:137.211:152.211:211.06:246:16Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:468.26:197.112:011.06:226:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:138.27:296.912:052.212:490.16:206:19Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:418.08:476.812:513.51:38-0.56:186:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:117.810:196.81:414.62:30-0.86:166:22Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:437.411:567.02:435.63:25-0.76:146:24Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:196.94:106.24:27-0.36:126:25Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:177.39:07 AM6.46:536.25:350.06:106:27Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:167.610:25 AM5.98:425.86:460.46:086:28Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:017.712:005.79:225.37:490.66:056:30Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:377.71:295.89:454.88:390.86:036:31Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:067.62:395.910:024.39:191.16:016:33Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:287.53:346.110:193.79:541.55:596:34New Moon27Sun
28Mon4:437.34:236.210:403.010:262.05:576:36New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:547.35:096.411:042.210:582.75:556:37New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:057.25:556.511:321.511:313.35:536:39New Moon30Wed
31Thu5:227.26:436.612:010.85:516:40Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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