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 1h 15m 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 - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:237.27:347.212:16-0.75:508:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:517.18:267.412:364.712:54-1.35:488:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:207.09:227.61:235.31:36-1.65:478:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:506.810:237.62:185.72:23-1.75:458:31Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:226.611:277.73:255.93:14-1.55:438:33Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:066.24:495.94:11-1.15:428:34Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:287.79:29 AM5.76:325.55:13-0.55:408:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:207.811:09 AM5.27:554.86:180.25:398:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:047.812:535.08:393.87:230.95:378:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:417.82:375.39:162.78:241.75:368:40Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:137.84:035.89:511.59:192.55:348:41Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:427.85:116.410:260.410:113.35:338:42New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:097.76:106.911:01-0.511:004.15:328:44New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:367.67:047.411:37-1.211:504.85:308:45New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:047.47:557.712:14-1.65:298:46New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:337.18:457.912:435.312:52-1.75:288:48Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:046.89:357.91:435.71:32-1.55:278:49Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:376.410:277.82:545.82:15-1.25:258:50Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:136.011:197.74:275.83:00-0.65:248:52Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:490.05:238:53First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:087.64:410.75:228:54First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:517.510:25 AM4.68:304.45:371.45:218:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:257.412:004.48:543.86:352.05:208:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:507.31:494.59:113.17:322.75:198:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:127.33:254.99:272.28:243.35:188:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:347.34:315.59:471.39:133.95:179:00Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:597.35:236.210:110.49:584.45:169:01Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:257.46:106.810:40-0.610:435.05:169:02Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:547.46:557.311:13-1.411:285.45:159:03Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:247.47:417.711:50-2.15:149:04Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:577.38:288.012:165.812:31-2.55:139:05Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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