Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 28m at 1:41 am (4.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:26 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:077.43:156.59:493.59:480.56:487:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:377.64:226.810:292.510:360.86:457:44Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:087.85:247.111:111.511:221.46:437:45Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:407.96:257.311:540.56:417:47Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:137.97:257.412:092.112:40-0.26:397:48Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:497.88:277.412:572.91:27-0.76:377:50Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:277.69:347.31:503.72:17-0.96:357:51Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:077.210:477.22:494.43:10-0.86:337:53Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:536.73:594.94:06-0.46:317:54Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:047.29:46 AM6.25:265.15:070.16:297:56Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:157.310:53 AM5.77:154.96:130.76:277:57Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:157.412:185.48:434.57:201.26:257:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:047.41:555.39:343.98:221.66:238:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:447.43:165.510:073.39:151.96:218:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:157.34:175.810:312.810:002.36:198:03Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:397.25:076.210:542.210:392.76:178:05Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:577.15:506.411:181.611:163.16:158:06New Moon17Tue
18Wed5:137.06:306.711:451.111:533.66:148:08New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:347.07:096.812:140.66:128:09New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:596.97:507.012:314.012:450.26:108:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:286.88:337.11:114.41:20-0.16:088:12Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:596.69:207.11:554.81:57-0.26:068:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:316.410:137.12:445.12:39-0.36:048:15Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:056.111:127.13:435.43:25-0.26:028:16Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:465.84:545.44:160.06:018:18First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:117.19:49 AM5.56:135.25:140.35:598:19First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:057.211:11 AM5.37:214.86:170.65:578:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:507.312:405.38:094.07:211.05:558:22Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:297.42:085.58:503.18:211.45:548:24Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:047.63:296.09:291.99:161.95:528:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 4:03 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 95% 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 (95% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA