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 3h 56m 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 - Aug 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:206.38:097.71:174.11:040.05:458:50Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:165.98:317.62:053.51:430.95:478:48Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:155.58:537.52:522.92:222.05:488:47Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:245.29:177.33:392.23:013.05:498:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:575.09:447.14:271.73:444.05:518:44First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:185.25:161.34:364.95:528:42First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:085.86:090.95:545.75:538:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:086.47:030.57:326.05:558:39First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:476.87:570.28:516.15:568:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:266.65:167.18:46-0.29:406.15:578:36Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:246.75:417.29:30-0.610:155.85:598:34Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:226.86:027.410:10-0.910:475.46:008:32Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:216.96:227.510:49-1.011:214.96:028:31Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:186.96:427.611:26-0.96:038:29Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:166.97:047.712:004.112:04-0.56:048:27Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:156.77:297.812:433.212:430.26:068:25Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:186.47:567.91:302.31:231.26:078:24Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:256.18:267.92:191.32:052.36:098:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:435.88:587.83:120.52:503.56:108:20Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:215.89:357.64:08-0.13:424.66:118:18Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:156.15:08-0.54:495.56:138:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:446.66:13-0.86:236.06:148:14Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:437.07:19-0.88:046.06:168:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:196.84:277.38:22-0.99:215.66:178:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:346.75:047.59:18-0.810:125.16:188:08Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:476.65:367.610:06-0.610:524.56:208:06New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:536.66:037.510:47-0.211:283.96:218:04New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:516.56:267.511:260.36:238:03New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:446.56:467.412:043.212:030.96:248:01New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:356.47:037.312:412.612:391.76:257:59Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:276.27:237.21:182.01:172.66:277:56Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:19 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.

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