Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 9:37 pm (7.7 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:297.71:036.89:216.28:58-0.76:535:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:487.82:117.09:445.79:39-0.86:515:56Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:067.93:157.110:164.910:19-0.66:495:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:258.04:187.110:533.910:580.06:475:59Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:458.15:207.011:352.811:370.96:456:01Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:088.26:256.812:191.76:436:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:338.27:356.612:172.01:070.66:416:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:018.18:566.51:003.31:57-0.26:396:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:308.010:386.51:464.52:51-0.66:376:07Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:027.72:415.63:49-0.86:356:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:276.88:39 AM7.33:596.34:54-0.76:336:10Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:497.39:32 AM6.96:026.66:05-0.56:316:11Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:447.710:53 AM6.58:336.37:14-0.36:296:13Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:267.812:266.39:205.78:14-0.16:276:14Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:007.91:516.29:485.19:030.26:256:16Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:297.93:016.310:124.49:430.66:236:17New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:537.83:586.410:383.710:191.16:216:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:127.64:506.411:053.010:541.86:196:20New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:267.55:406.411:352.211:282.56:166:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:407.46:306.512:071.56:146:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:567.37:226.512:043.412:400.96:126:25Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:157.28:196.512:424.21:150.56:106:26Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:377.09:296.51:234.91:530.36:086:28Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:586.711:086.52:105.62:360.26:066:29First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:106.53:136.13:260.36:046:31First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:536.74:250.36:026:32First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:577.05:310.36:006:34First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:347.26:360.25:586:35Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:007.311:43 AM6.08:425.77:330.15:566:37Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:207.41:076.18:495.08:220.25:536:38Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:377.52:236.49:154.09:060.55:516:40Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 1:10 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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