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 5h 38m 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 - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:226.96:106.612:470.01:325.36:105:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:246.86:406.31:270.02:335.76:125:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:396.87:116.12:130.23:555.96:135:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:546.93:050.46:155:45First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:507.04:040.66:165:43First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:287.15:080.87:445.16:185:41First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:557.26:110.97:584.56:195:39Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:105.62:177.37:081.18:223.56:215:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:305.92:387.47:581.58:522.36:225:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:436.33:027.58:442.09:261.06:245:33Full Moon10Sun
11Mon3:506.83:277.79:282.610:04-0.26:255:31Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:527.33:567.810:123.410:45-1.26:275:29Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:517.64:277.910:584.211:29-1.96:285:27Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:517.85:027.811:485.06:305:25Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:537.95:407.512:15-2.212:435.56:315:23Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:007.86:247.21:06-2.11:505.96:335:21Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:107.87:186.62:01-1.63:186.06:345:19Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:177.78:286.03:00-0.85:265.66:365:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:157.74:040.07:054.96:375:15Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:037.75:120.87:554.16:395:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:427.66:201.68:303.26:405:12Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:355.42:137.57:202.38:562.36:425:10Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:535.92:367.48:133.09:191.56:435:08Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:536.42:527.38:583.79:420.86:455:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:456.83:077.29:404.310:070.26:465:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:307.23:257.110:214.910:34-0.36:485:03New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:127.53:487.011:035.311:03-0.66:505:01New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:527.64:146.911:475.711:36-0.86:514:59Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:337.74:436.712:366.06:534:57Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:177.75:106.512:12-0.71:326.16:544:56Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:047.75:306.312:51-0.62:446.26:564:54Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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