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 05m 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 - Jun 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:187.44:265.59:441.38:444.15:139:07Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:347.25:246.210:040.59:364.95:129:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:507.26:126.810:26-0.210:255.45:119:08Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:117.16:537.210:52-0.811:135.95:119:09Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:357.07:317.611:20-1.25:109:10Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:016.98:077.812:006.211:51 AM-1.55:109:11Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:286.88:447.912:486.312:25-1.75:109:11Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:516.79:228.01:416.41:03-1.75:099:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:486.510:018.02:436.41:44-1.65:099:13Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:398.02:28-1.35:099:14Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:158.03:14-0.85:099:14Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:155.311:487.96:125.24:02-0.25:099:15Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:044.76:444.34:520.85:099:15Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:187.911:50 AM4.47:203.25:471.85:099:16Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:477.91:484.77:581.86:473.05:099:16Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:168.03:375.48:370.37:504.15:099:16Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:468.04:536.49:17-1.18:545.15:099:17Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:188.15:527.39:58-2.29:555.85:099:17New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:538.06:437.910:41-3.010:536.25:099:17New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:337.97:308.311:25-3.311:526.45:099:18New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:187.78:168.412:11-3.25:099:18New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:097.39:018.412:556.412:58-2.85:109:18Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:036.99:468.32:056.11:46-2.25:109:18Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:026.210:288.23:265.72:35-1.35:109:18Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:065.511:068.04:535.03:23-0.35:119:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:214.811:407.86:084.24:110.95:119:18First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:594.37:053.35:012.15:129:18First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:087.61:284.37:482.45:553.35:129:18First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:317.53:225.08:231.56:584.45:139:17Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:537.34:365.88:530.78:075.25:149:17Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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