Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 3:54 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 9:43 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jul 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:367.16:227.69:59-1.210:466.55:139:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:086.96:577.910:32-1.411:376.65:139:17New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:476.87:307.911:07-1.55:149:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:336.88:007.912:176.511:43 AM-1.55:159:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:206.78:277.912:556.312:20-1.45:159:16New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:086.58:527.91:356.112:57-1.35:169:16Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:576.29:157.92:215.81:33-0.95:179:15Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:495.89:387.93:095.32:09-0.45:189:15Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:495.410:027.93:564.72:450.45:199:14Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:014.810:267.94:413.83:211.35:209:13First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:274.510:527.85:252.73:592.55:209:13First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:214.56:091.64:413.85:219:12First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:545.26:560.45:395.05:229:11First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:216.27:44-0.87:026.05:239:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:187.95:127.08:33-1.88:246.55:249:10Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:597.95:537.69:23-2.59:336.75:259:09Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:517.96:318.010:12-3.010:336.65:279:08Full Moon17Tue
18Wed2:547.97:078.211:01-3.111:296.35:289:07Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:007.77:428.211:49-2.95:299:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:067.48:168.212:275.812:36-2.45:309:05Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:116.98:488.21:285.11:22-1.55:319:04Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:186.29:198.12:324.32:07-0.45:329:03Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:305.59:478.03:353.32:501.05:339:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:564.910:147.84:352.43:342.45:359:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:594.810:407.55:321.54:223.85:369:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:115.46:260.85:225.05:378:58Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:456.27:170.26:525.95:388:57Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:426.98:05-0.28:406.35:408:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:136.85:237.48:51-0.510:116.45:418:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:586.65:587.69:33-0.710:596.35:428:53Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:536.66:297.710:13-0.811:246.15:448:52Waning 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 6:48 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 74% 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 Waning Gibbous (74% 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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