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 6h 39m at 4:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:20 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:015.09:437.94:230.93:273.84:457:50First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:115.65:210.04:315.14:477:48First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:426.56:18-0.85:596.04:487:47Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:407.27:14-1.27:346.44:497:45Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:247.78:06-1.58:526.44:517:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:427.15:037.98:54-1.69:476.14:527:42Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:436.95:377.99:38-1.510:305.84:547:40Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:426.86:097.910:19-1.311:085.44:557:39Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:366.76:367.710:58-1.011:474.94:567:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:276.57:007.611:35-0.54:587:35Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:176.27:197.512:284.412:110.24:597:34Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:095.97:367.41:113.812:471.05:007:32Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:055.57:557.31:543.21:212.05:027:30Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:095.28:177.22:372.51:563.05:037:29Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:305.08:417.03:211.92:314.15:057:27Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:585.29:076.84:071.33:105.05:067:25Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:356.74:560.85:077:23Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:196.55:500.36:246.35:097:21Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:517.06:45-0.27:526.45:107:19Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:187.37:38-0.78:376.45:127:18Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:096.84:437.58:27-1.29:106.15:137:16Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:177.05:067.69:13-1.59:465.65:147:14New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:237.15:297.79:57-1.610:254.95:167:12New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:277.25:537.810:39-1.411:104.15:177:10New Moon24Wed
25Thu4:317.16:177.811:21-0.811:583.05:197:08Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:366.86:437.912:030.25:207:06Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:446.57:107.912:492.012:461.55:217:04Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:006.17:407.81:421.01:312.85:237:02Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:326.08:117.62:360.22:224.15:247:00First Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:246.18:477.33:34-0.43:255.35:266:58First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:066.74:35-0.64:556.05:276:56First Quarter31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (64% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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