Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 8:25 pm (7.8 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 - Oct 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:116.74:037.410:002.510:290.66:105:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:057.04:307.510:383.111:07-0.36:125:50Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:007.24:597.511:193.811:48-1.06:135:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:577.45:317.512:044.56:145:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:587.46:077.312:34-1.412:545.16:165:44Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:077.36:487.11:24-1.51:545.66:175:42Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:227.37:406.72:19-1.23:115.86:195:40Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:347.38:506.23:20-0.84:515.66:205:38Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:347.44:26-0.26:375.16:225:36Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:227.55:350.47:414.26:235:34Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:005.62:017.66:421.08:223.36:255:32Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:375.82:337.67:411.68:562.36:265:30Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:556.23:017.58:322.39:281.46:285:28Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:596.63:247.59:193.09:590.66:295:26New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:547.03:457.410:023.710:300.06:315:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:447.34:077.210:464.311:03-0.56:325:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:317.54:327.111:314.911:37-0.66:345:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:187.65:016.912:205.36:355:18Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:067.65:326.612:14-0.61:155.66:375:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:577.56:066.312:53-0.42:215.86:385:14Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:537.46:466.01:37-0.13:465.86:405:12Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:517.32:240.46:415:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:427.38:515.33:170.86:565.16:435:08First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:227.34:151.37:274.66:455:07First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:527.35:151.87:444.06:465:05First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:157.36:152.28:033.16:485:03Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:125.31:377.47:092.78:262.16:495:01Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:295.82:027.57:583.28:531.06:515:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:336.52:287.68:443.89:25-0.26:524:58Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:287.12:577.79:284.410:01-1.26:544:56Full Moon30Sun
31Mon5:217.63:297.810:134.910:41-2.06:554:55Full Moon31Mon
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 11:24 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 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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