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 5h 09m 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 - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:415.99:578.33:164.72:36-0.75:139:17Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:595.210:288.34:203.63:210.65:149:17Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:334.711:008.25:222.44:082.15:149:17Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:394.76:191.24:593.55:159:16Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:465.47:140.06:044.85:169:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:068.04:116.38:04-0.97:255.85:179:15Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:427.85:087.18:52-1.58:476.35:179:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:247.65:527.79:37-1.99:596.55:189:14Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:107.46:328.010:20-2.110:586.45:199:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:027.27:078.111:01-2.011:486.25:209:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:547.07:418.011:41-1.85:219:12New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:466.78:118.012:365.912:21-1.45:229:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:386.48:387.81:245.512:59-0.95:239:11Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:296.09:007.82:135.01:37-0.25:249:10Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:235.69:217.73:034.42:140.65:259:09Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:235.19:417.63:523.72:501.65:269:09Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:344.710:047.54:393.03:242.65:279:08First Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:074.510:307.45:252.23:583.75:289:07First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:104.86:101.54:344.75:299:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:287.26:560.85:309:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:546.37:420.17:256.25:329:04Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:037.15:246.98:27-0.68:436.55:339:02Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:457.25:517.39:12-1.29:396.55:349:01Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:377.36:177.69:56-1.810:246.45:359:00Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:367.46:437.810:40-2.111:076.15:378:59Full Moon25Sat
26Sun3:387.47:097.911:23-2.311:545.55:388:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon4:417.37:368.012:05-2.05:398:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:457.08:038.112:454.812:48-1.45:408:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:516.58:318.21:403.81:31-0.55:428:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:016.09:008.22:372.82:140.85:438:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:215.59:318.13:351.82:582.25:448:51Third Quarter31Fri
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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