Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 3:07 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:27 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:057.010:36 AM6.96:496.56:59-0.36:515:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:397.411:46 AM7.07:596.47:55-0.86:495:57Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:087.71:007.18:466.18:46-1.26:475:59Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:367.92:117.39:275.59:33-1.36:456:00New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:028.13:187.410:094.710:19-1.16:436:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:298.24:227.410:543.811:03-0.56:416:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:568.25:267.311:412.811:470.46:396:05New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:258.26:317.012:301.86:376:06Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:548.27:416.712:321.61:211.06:356:08Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:258.09:016.41:182.82:140.36:336:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:587.710:406.42:094.03:090.06:316:11First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:347.33:115.14:08-0.16:296:13First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:236.710:15 AM6.95:365.86:110.07:277:14First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:447.211:08 AM6.47:486.07:170.17:257:16First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:417.512:206.19:475.78:210.37:237:17Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:267.71:426.010:345.39:160.47:217:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:027.82:576.011:004.910:020.57:197:20Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:327.73:576.211:174.510:410.87:177:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:557.64:476.311:364.011:171.17:157:23Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:137.45:326.411:593.411:501.57:127:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:267.46:166.412:262.87:107:26Full Moon21Mon
22Tue6:417.37:026.512:232.012:562.27:087:28Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:017.37:506.412:572.71:281.67:067:29Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:247.28:436.41:323.42:031.07:047:31Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:487.09:436.42:104.12:410.67:027:32Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:136.910:596.42:514.93:230.37:007:34Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:366.73:425.54:120.16:587:35Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:406.58:54 AM6.54:546.05:090.06:567:37Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:086.99:15 AM6.36:386.26:13-0.16:547:38Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:027.211:06 AM6.28:096.07:20-0.26:527:39Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:407.412:426.28:575.68:22-0.36:507:41Waning Crescent31Thu
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 5:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (74% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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