Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 36m at 1:51 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:47 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:277.75:317.010:24-0.810:254.15:518:25New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:597.86:307.611:05-1.911:164.85:508:27New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:337.97:267.911:49-2.65:488:28New Moon3Mon
4Tue5:117.88:218.112:095.312:34-2.85:478:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:527.59:178.11:065.71:22-2.65:458:31Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:387.110:158.02:125.92:12-2.15:438:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:296.511:127.93:325.83:05-1.35:428:34Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:295.95:155.44:00-0.45:408:35First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:057.89:44 AM5.27:014.84:580.65:398:37First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:537.611:22 AM4.78:044.05:591.65:378:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:327.51:314.68:473.17:012.55:368:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:037.33:135.09:182.28:013.45:348:41Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:257.24:245.79:411.48:564.15:338:42Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:427.15:206.310:040.69:474.75:328:43Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:007.06:066.810:270.010:345.25:308:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:227.06:467.210:53-0.611:185.65:298:46Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:496.97:247.511:22-1.05:288:47Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:186.98:007.712:015.911:54 AM-1.35:278:49Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:506.88:377.712:456.012:29-1.55:258:50Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:236.79:167.81:336.11:07-1.55:248:51Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:566.59:567.82:276.11:48-1.45:238:53Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:316.210:357.83:296.02:32-1.15:228:54Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:255.811:137.84:375.73:18-0.65:218:55Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:485.311:477.75:415.14:070.15:208:56Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:224.86:334.24:591.05:198:57Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:197.712:044.67:173.05:552.05:188:58Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:497.81:594.97:581.66:573.25:179:00Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:207.83:415.68:390.28:014.25:169:01Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:527.94:536.59:20-1.19:045.05:159:02Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:268.05:517.310:02-2.210:035.65:159:03New Moon30Sun
31Mon3:048.06:427.910:45-2.911:006.05:149:04New Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 5:19 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (83% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA