Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 3:07 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:256.95:51-0.56:476.06:287:54Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:257.27:00-0.38:535.86:307:52Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:117.48:06-0.29:545.46:317:50Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:186.14:487.59:040.010:284.96:337:48Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:346.15:187.49:510.210:524.46:347:46Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:386.25:427.310:300.511:163.96:357:44New Moon6Sun
7Mon4:316.36:007.211:040.911:423.36:377:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:196.36:137.111:371.46:387:40New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:066.36:267.112:102.612:102.06:407:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:526.36:437.112:402.012:432.76:417:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:416.37:057.01:131.41:183.56:427:33Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:336.37:306.91:480.91:554.26:447:31Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:346.27:556.72:260.52:364.96:457:29Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:516.28:206.63:080.33:235.56:477:27First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:396.33:570.24:316.06:487:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:096.64:550.16:156.26:497:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:596.96:000.17:506.16:517:21First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:337.17:07-0.18:375.66:527:18Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:226.23:597.28:08-0.29:144.96:547:16Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:446.44:227.49:02-0.29:513.96:557:14Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:026.64:447.59:500.110:302.76:577:12Full Moon21Mon
22Tue4:146.95:087.710:340.711:111.56:587:10Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:217.15:337.811:181.611:530.36:597:08Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:267.36:017.812:022.67:017:06Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:317.36:317.812:38-0.712:493.67:027:04Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:387.37:037.61:25-1.31:394.67:047:02Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:517.36:397.31:14-1.51:395.36:055:59Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:117.37:206.82:07-1.32:545.86:075:57Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:327.38:126.33:05-0.84:455.96:085:55Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:417.44:09-0.27:095.66:095:53Third Quarter30Wed
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 5:47 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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