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 4h 43m at 2:27 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 pm (7.7 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 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:507.73:095.14:31-0.36:505:57First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:556.69:30 AM7.44:276.05:36-0.56:485:58First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:167.210:23 AM7.06:206.56:42-0.66:466:00Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:107.711:35 AM6.78:266.37:44-0.66:446:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:527.912:566.59:285.98:38-0.56:426:03Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:278.02:106.510:015.49:25-0.36:406:04Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:588.03:136.610:284.810:050.16:386:06Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:247.94:086.610:574.210:430.56:366:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:457.84:576.511:283.611:191.16:346:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:027.65:466.412:012.96:326:11Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:187.57:366.31:352.37:307:12Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:367.48:306.21:312.72:111.77:287:14Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:587.39:316.12:093.62:491.37:257:15Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:227.110:506.12:494.53:300.97:237:17Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:476.83:375.24:150.77:217:18Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:496.29:12 AM6.64:435.95:060.67:197:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:306.69:34 AM6.46:336.26:060.57:177:21Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:277.07:100.47:157:23Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:047.311:56 AM6.29:506.18:100.17:137:24Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:317.41:186.39:495.79:04-0.17:117:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:547.62:336.510:095.29:51-0.27:097:27Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:147.63:416.710:384.310:34-0.17:077:29New Moon22Thu
23Fri5:357.74:466.911:123.311:160.47:057:30New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:577.85:497.111:522.211:571.17:037:32New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:227.96:527.112:341.07:007:33New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:497.97:577.112:402.21:190.06:587:35Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:177.99:087.01:253.32:07-0.76:567:36Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:487.710:307.02:154.42:58-1.16:547:38Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:227.43:135.33:53-1.16:527:39First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:027.19:00 AM7.04:295.94:53-0.96:507:41First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:287.39:51 AM6.46:256.16:00-0.46:487:42First Quarter31Sat
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 5:49 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 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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