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 18m 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 - Dec 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:128.412:57-1.27:434:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:578.41:43-0.97:444:18First Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:408.42:33-0.47:454:17First Quarter3Sat
4Sun11:188.39:455.03:260.46:304.67:464:17First Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:528.311:394.94:241.36:583.47:484:16First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:238.45:262.47:322.07:494:16Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:355.312:548.46:303.48:090.57:504:16Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:066.21:258.47:334.48:47-0.87:514:16Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:137.21:578.48:335.39:26-1.87:524:16Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:098.02:318.49:305.910:06-2.57:534:16Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:008.53:088.210:266.410:48-2.77:544:16Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:488.93:487.911:256.611:31-2.67:554:16Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:359.04:327.512:306.77:564:16Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:228.95:196.912:16-2.11:456.57:564:16Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:088.86:136.31:03-1.43:216.17:574:16Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:528.67:155.71:50-0.55:025.47:584:16Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:338.48:335.02:390.56:074.77:594:17Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:088.210:184.63:291.66:513.87:594:17Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:368.04:212.77:243.08:004:17Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:554.711:59 AM7.95:193.77:502.18:004:18Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:385.412:207.76:234.78:131.38:014:18Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:456.212:447.77:285.58:380.58:014:19Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:336.91:117.68:276.09:05-0.28:024:19Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:137.51:407.69:206.49:33-0.88:024:20New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:478.02:117.510:076.710:05-1.28:024:21New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:208.32:457.510:506.810:40-1.58:034:21New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:528.53:207.411:346.911:17-1.78:034:22New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:268.63:597.212:206.88:034:23Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:008.74:467.01:136.68:034:24Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:358.75:446.612:40-1.42:136.28:034:25Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:108.76:546.01:24-0.83:165.58:034:26Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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