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 6h 41m 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 - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:088.59:045.61:342.13:002.07:415:08Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:398.210:535.52:203.33:561.57:405:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:127.93:114.54:541.17:395:12Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:495.99:49 AM7.64:175.45:530.97:375:13Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:166.510:30 AM7.35:456.06:510.77:365:15Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:147.111:20 AM7.07:236.37:430.57:345:17Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:567.412:166.98:406.28:270.37:335:18Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:307.71:146.89:276.09:060.27:315:20Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:577.82:106.99:595.79:410.17:305:21Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:207.83:016.910:275.310:140.17:285:23New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:397.83:496.910:574.910:460.37:275:25New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:557.94:386.811:294.311:180.77:255:26New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:138.05:276.612:043.77:235:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:358.06:186.412:423.07:225:30Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:008.07:156.212:241.81:232.37:205:31Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:288.08:195.91:002.62:071.67:185:33Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:577.99:375.71:373.52:561.07:165:35First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:307.811:265.82:184.53:510.47:155:36First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:067.73:105.34:520.07:135:38First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:216.39:54 AM7.54:286.05:56-0.47:115:39First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:286.810:56 AM7.46:066.26:59-0.77:095:41Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:127.312:107.37:316.07:57-0.97:075:43Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:487.71:267.38:345.58:49-0.97:065:44Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:207.92:387.39:274.79:36-0.77:045:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:508.13:457.210:143.910:21-0.27:025:47Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:188.24:477.111:003.011:030.67:005:49Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:468.25:467.011:462.211:461.46:585:51Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:148.26:466.712:321.66:565:52Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:428.07:496.512:302.41:181.16:545:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
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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