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 : 2:27 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 8:27 am (5.4 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 - Mar 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:407.65:076.411:343.311:241.76:535:55Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:537.65:556.412:052.66:515:56Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:107.66:456.312:382.06:495:58Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:327.67:406.212:283.21:131.46:475:59Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:567.48:446.11:014.01:520.96:456:01Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:207.310:096.11:354.82:350.56:436:03Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:447.22:125.53:260.26:416:04Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:216.38:05 AM7.13:026.14:250.06:396:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:556.78:37 AM7.04:416.65:30-0.26:376:07Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:387.110:01 AM6.96:326.66:36-0.46:356:09Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:077.411:36 AM6.87:426.27:36-0.66:326:10Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:337.61:026.88:305.48:29-0.66:306:12Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:567.72:217.09:134.49:16-0.36:286:13Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:197.93:337.19:563.210:010.36:266:15New Moon14Sat
15Sun4:438.04:417.210:392.010:441.26:246:16New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:088.15:467.211:240.811:282.36:226:18New Moon16Mon
17Tue5:368.16:527.112:10-0.16:206:19Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:058.18:007.012:133.412:57-0.76:186:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:367.89:186.91:024.41:46-0.96:166:22Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:107.510:456.91:585.22:39-0.76:146:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:477.03:095.83:36-0.36:126:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:127.18:32 AM6.54:526.14:410.16:106:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:227.29:37 AM6.07:305.95:510.66:086:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:157.411:03 AM5.78:355.46:580.96:056:30Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:557.412:385.69:094.87:551.16:036:31Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:267.42:015.79:314.38:401.46:016:33Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:497.33:045.99:483.69:181.85:596:34Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:047.23:566.210:072.99:522.35:576:36Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:157.24:436.410:292.210:252.85:556:37Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:277.25:286.610:551.410:583.45:536:39Full Moon30Mon
31Tue4:447.26:136.711:230.711:334.05:516:40Full Moon31Tue
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 11:27 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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