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 2h 57m at 2:23 am (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:23 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:027.62:045.09:012.97:412.25:528:25Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:377.53:345.59:352.08:403.05:508:26Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:057.44:416.110:031.19:333.75:498:28Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:287.25:366.610:290.410:214.45:478:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:487.16:247.010:56-0.211:064.95:458:31Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:107.07:077.411:24-0.711:515.25:448:32Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:356.97:477.511:55-0.95:428:34Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:056.88:267.612:365.512:28-1.15:418:35Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:386.69:067.61:255.71:04-1.05:398:36Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:136.49:467.52:195.81:43-0.85:388:38Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:516.210:287.53:205.82:24-0.65:368:39Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:335.911:107.44:305.63:08-0.25:358:40Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:265.511:477.45:475.33:540.35:338:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:405.06:474.84:440.95:328:43Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:217.411:06 AM4.77:244.05:371.65:318:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:527.412:424.77:553.16:362.45:298:46Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:217.42:245.08:271.97:363.25:288:47Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:517.53:525.79:010.68:344.05:278:48Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:227.64:596.59:39-0.79:304.65:268:50Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:557.75:557.310:18-1.810:235.25:248:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:327.86:467.811:01-2.611:155.65:238:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:127.87:368.111:45-3.15:228:53New Moon22Sun
23Mon4:587.78:258.312:105.812:32-3.15:218:55Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:497.49:158.31:115.91:22-2.85:208:56Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:456.910:048.22:215.72:13-2.15:198:57Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:476.210:528.13:425.33:05-1.25:188:58First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:595.511:368.05:144.73:58-0.15:178:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:284.86:383.74:531.15:169:00First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:177.912:284.57:392.75:522.45:169:01First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:537.72:284.98:251.86:553.55:159:03Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:237.53:545.69:010.98:014.45:149:04Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 (90% 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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