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 46m 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 - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:067.27:006.811:550.15:496:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:317.17:516.912:104.612:30-0.35:476:43Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:567.08:516.912:495.21:10-0.65:456:45Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:186.910:046.91:345.71:55-0.75:436:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:356.711:257.02:296.12:47-0.65:406:48Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:496.63:466.33:46-0.55:386:49Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:337.17:57 AM6.35:276.24:52-0.35:366:50Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:197.210:11 AM5.96:495.65:580.05:346:52Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:547.411:52 AM5.87:374.77:000.45:326:53Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:227.51:265.98:183.67:561.05:306:55Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:477.62:516.38:572.28:461.75:286:56Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:127.74:046.89:360.99:342.55:266:58New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:387.85:087.210:16-0.410:213.55:246:59New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:067.96:097.510:57-1.311:094.35:227:01New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:367.87:087.711:40-1.85:207:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:097.68:087.712:015.012:24-1.95:187:04Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:437.29:127.712:595.61:11-1.75:177:05Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:216.810:197.52:085.92:01-1.15:157:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:046.311:257.43:395.92:55-0.55:137:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:595.85:595.63:550.35:117:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:237.49:16 AM5.27:215.14:591.05:097:11First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:097.310:54 AM4.98:044.46:031.65:077:13First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:447.212:494.98:323.77:022.25:057:14Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:097.12:215.28:523.07:532.85:037:15Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:257.03:265.69:102.28:373.35:027:17Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:367.05:196.110:291.310:173.96:008:18Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:517.06:046.610:520.510:564.55:588:20Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:117.06:477.011:18-0.211:345.05:568:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:367.07:287.311:48-0.95:548:23Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:027.08:127.512:145.412:21-1.35:538:24Full Moon30Thu
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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