Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 2:27 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 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 - Aug 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:566.78:007.812:275.512:18-1.25:478:49New Moon1Mon
2Tue5:456.58:277.71:125.112:57-0.75:488:47Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:346.28:517.61:574.71:360.05:498:46Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:265.89:137.52:454.22:150.75:518:44Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:235.49:367.43:323.62:531.75:528:43Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:295.010:017.24:203.03:322.65:538:41First Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:554.810:297.15:082.34:133.75:558:39First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:264.95:561.75:044.65:568:38First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:245.66:441.16:215.45:588:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:226.37:330.47:485.95:598:34Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:136.84:596.88:20-0.28:576.16:008:33Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:596.85:317.29:06-0.89:466.16:028:31Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:527.05:597.59:50-1.310:265.96:038:29Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:507.16:277.610:34-1.711:055.66:058:27Full Moon14Sun
15Mon3:487.26:547.811:18-1.811:485.16:068:26Full Moon15Mon
16Tue4:487.27:237.812:01-1.76:078:24Full Moon16Tue
17Wed5:487.17:517.912:354.412:44-1.16:098:22Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:516.88:217.91:263.51:28-0.36:108:20Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:586.38:537.92:212.62:130.96:118:18Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:145.99:267.83:181.73:002.26:138:16Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:475.610:017.64:160.93:523.56:148:15Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:435.75:170.24:564.76:168:13Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:266.36:19-0.36:225.56:178:11Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:377.07:21-0.68:035.86:188:09Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:196.84:297.48:20-0.79:315.86:208:07Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:226.65:117.79:14-0.810:265.56:218:05Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:286.55:477.710:01-0.711:025.16:238:03Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:286.56:187.710:43-0.511:334.86:248:01New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:226.56:457.511:22-0.36:257:59New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:106.57:077.412:044.311:58 AM0.16:277:57New Moon30Tue
31Wed5:576.47:257.312:373.812:340.76:287:55New Moon31Wed
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 11:27 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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