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 1h 54m 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 - Nov 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:377.66:216.51:38-0.72:516.27:595:51Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:357.72:20-0.78:005:49Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:377.73:07-0.58:025:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:357.84:00-0.28:035:46First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:217.85:010.28:055:45First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:587.95:060.67:384.47:064:43First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:297.96:111.18:003.37:084:42Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:035.51:578.07:111.88:322.07:104:41Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:316.12:258.18:062.59:070.67:114:39Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:446.72:538.28:573.39:45-0.77:134:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:497.43:228.29:474.210:25-1.77:144:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:488.03:548.110:385.011:07-2.37:164:35Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:458.34:277.911:325.711:51-2.57:174:34Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:428.55:037.512:346.27:194:33Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:418.65:427.012:37-2.21:506.47:204:31Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:418.56:276.41:26-1.73:446.27:224:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:408.42:19-0.87:234:29Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:338.38:535.13:150.17:124.97:254:28Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:208.24:151.07:504.27:264:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:588.05:181.98:193.47:284:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:544.81:267.86:202.78:402.67:294:25Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:265.31:467.77:183.58:581.87:314:24Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:325.92:017.68:104.29:161.17:324:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:246.52:177.58:564.89:380.37:344:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:097.12:387.59:395.410:02-0.37:354:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:497.53:027.410:225.810:30-0.87:364:21New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:277.93:277.311:056.211:01-1.27:384:20New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:058.13:507.211:516.511:35-1.47:394:20New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:448.34:057.012:436.77:404:19Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:278.33:486.812:14-1.41:456.77:424:18Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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