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 2h 37m 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 - Jan 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:359.06:566.31:00-1.32:384.98:044:26Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:098.98:175.41:460.03:483.88:044:27First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:418.810:064.92:321.44:542.78:044:28First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:118.63:183.05:511.68:044:29First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:315.110:40 AM8.34:114.56:420.78:034:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:276.011:09 AM8.15:225.77:260.08:034:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:397.011:39 AM7.86:556.68:06-0.58:034:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:277.812:137.58:297.08:44-0.88:034:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:058.212:537.49:467.09:20-0.98:024:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:398.41:407.210:366.99:55-1.08:024:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:108.52:307.211:096.810:31-1.08:014:37Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:388.43:207.111:416.511:06-0.88:014:38Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:038.44:086.912:166.28:004:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:248.34:566.612:555.88:004:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:448.35:466.212:15-0.21:385.37:594:42Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:038.36:425.812:480.42:214.67:584:44Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:258.37:475.31:201.23:053.87:574:45Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:498.39:075.01:512.23:482.97:574:47Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:138.211:004.92:223.34:341.97:564:48Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:398.12:524.55:220.97:554:50Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:058.16:14-0.17:544:51Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:368.17:07-1.07:534:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:097.511:19 AM8.17:007.27:59-1.77:524:54Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:408.012:208.28:177.38:50-2.37:514:56Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:118.41:318.19:177.09:39-2.57:504:57New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:428.62:428.110:116.610:26-2.47:494:59New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:128.73:507.811:045.911:12-2.07:485:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:428.84:567.412:005.17:475:02Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:118.86:026.812:574.17:455:04Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:408.87:126.212:390.01:553.27:445:05Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:088.78:335.61:211.42:522.27:435:07Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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