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 4h 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 - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:496.88:417.512:356.012:36-1.44:517:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:426.79:417.51:286.31:19-1.44:497:27Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:296.610:437.52:386.52:09-1.34:487:28Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:407.63:04-1.04:467:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:04-0.54:457:31First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:247.65:070.04:437:33First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:587.611:18 AM5.17:324.36:100.74:417:34Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:277.71:055.27:593.17:091.64:407:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:527.82:415.78:331.68:042.54:387:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:187.93:586.49:090.18:553.54:377:38Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:447.95:037.19:47-1.29:464.54:367:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:117.96:027.710:26-2.110:385.34:347:41Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:417.86:588.111:07-2.711:345.94:337:42Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:137.67:538.211:49-2.74:317:44Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:487.28:508.212:386.212:35-2.44:307:45Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:256.89:478.11:556.31:22-1.84:297:46Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:086.210:438.03:486.12:13-1.14:287:48Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:337.83:08-0.24:267:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:040.74:257:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:167.610:01 AM4.57:384.25:031.64:247:52Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:497.512:084.38:053.46:022.44:237:53Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:127.32:074.78:252.56:583.24:227:54Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:277.23:245.38:441.67:494.04:217:55Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:407.14:216.09:040.78:374.74:207:56Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:567.15:086.69:26-0.19:225.34:197:58Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:177.15:497.19:52-0.910:065.84:187:59New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:397.16:287.510:21-1.510:506.24:178:00New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:007.07:077.810:55-1.911:366.54:168:01New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:157.07:497.911:32-2.14:158:02Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:136.98:338.012:276.612:14-2.24:148:03Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:276.89:198.01:286.71:00-2.04:148:04Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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