Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:54 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 9:11 pm (7.7 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 - Nov 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:578.04:167.711:366.011:55-2.56:574:53Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:558.24:457.612:296.56:594:51Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:568.25:167.312:43-2.41:356.77:004:50Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:008.25:556.81:36-2.03:046.67:024:48First Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:018.12:33-1.37:034:47First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:538.19:195.53:35-0.57:045.27:054:45First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:358.14:400.57:384.17:064:44First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:108.15:461.58:092.97:084:42Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:175.21:398.06:482.58:381.77:104:41Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:495.82:037.97:463.59:060.67:114:39Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:596.52:237.88:394.49:34-0.37:134:38Full Moon11Sun
12Mon4:567.22:427.69:295.210:03-1.07:144:37Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:467.83:017.510:185.810:33-1.47:164:35Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:328.13:237.311:096.311:06-1.57:174:34Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:168.33:457.112:056.67:194:33Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:008.34:046.81:106.77:214:32Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:458.312:20-1.17:224:31Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:318.11:02-0.77:244:29Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:168.01:46-0.27:254:28Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:567.92:340.47:274:27Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:287.99:124.83:231.07:374.77:284:26Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:527.810:584.64:151.87:363.97:304:25Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:147.85:102.67:422.97:314:24Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:544.812:357.96:073.47:591.77:324:24Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:355.512:597.97:044.38:240.57:344:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:446.41:238.07:585.18:54-0.87:354:22Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:387.21:498.18:505.89:29-1.97:374:21New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:268.02:188.29:406.410:09-2.77:384:21New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:148.52:508.210:306.810:52-3.17:394:20New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:018.73:308.111:247.011:38-3.17:414:19Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 12:32 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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