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 3h 35m 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 - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:427.17:346.712:064.112:340.35:496:42Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:037.08:336.712:434.81:10-0.15:476:43Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:226.89:446.71:245.41:51-0.45:456:45Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:266.711:176.82:136.02:38-0.45:436:46First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:046.63:246.43:33-0.45:416:47First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:447.04:38-0.35:386:49First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:387.35:46-0.35:366:50First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:147.410:58 AM5.97:585.76:51-0.25:346:52Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:427.512:386.08:204.87:490.05:326:53Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:067.62:056.28:533.78:390.55:306:55Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:287.73:236.59:302.39:261.35:286:56Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:527.84:336.910:090.910:122.25:266:58Full Moon12Tue
13Wed4:167.95:397.210:50-0.310:573.35:246:59Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:437.96:437.511:33-1.311:464.35:227:01Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:117.87:487.612:17-1.85:207:02Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:427.68:567.712:405.21:03-1.95:197:04Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:147.210:107.61:435.81:52-1.65:177:05Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:496.711:247.63:076.12:45-1.05:157:07Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:45-0.35:137:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:297.64:510.45:117:10Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:217.610:16 AM5.18:224.96:001.05:097:11Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:037.512:074.98:504.27:031.55:077:12Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:357.41:495.19:113.67:562.05:057:14Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:587.33:025.49:272.88:392.65:037:15Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:127.13:595.89:442.09:183.25:027:17Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:227.14:486.210:041.29:543.85:007:18New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:347.15:336.610:280.410:304.44:587:20New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:517.06:177.010:54-0.311:085.04:567:21New Moon28Thu
29Fri4:127.07:017.211:24-0.811:495.54:557:23New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:336.97:487.411:57-1.24:537:24Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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