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 30m 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 - Aug 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:406.76:167.59:53-0.810:506.25:488:48Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:306.86:437.610:32-1.111:216.15:498:46Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:226.97:097.711:10-1.411:525.85:508:45Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:136.97:337.811:48-1.55:528:43Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:066.97:577.812:295.512:26-1.35:538:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:006.78:227.81:114.91:05-0.95:558:40Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:596.38:497.91:584.21:45-0.25:568:38Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:035.99:177.82:493.32:260.85:578:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:175.49:467.83:422.33:082.05:598:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:495.210:177.74:371.33:543.36:008:33Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:525.45:350.44:514.66:018:31Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:486.06:33-0.46:085.66:038:30Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:006.87:33-1.07:416.16:048:28Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:217.34:507.48:30-1.59:026.26:068:26Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:217.25:307.79:24-1.710:056.06:078:24Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:267.16:077.910:13-1.710:545.66:088:22New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:317.06:407.910:59-1.611:395.16:108:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:316.97:107.811:42-1.26:118:19New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:276.77:377.712:224.512:23-0.66:138:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:226.58:017.51:073.91:030.26:148:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:166.18:227.41:523.31:431.16:158:13Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:155.88:447.22:372.72:232.26:178:11Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:235.59:077.03:232.13:053.26:188:09Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:545.49:336.84:091.63:534.26:208:07First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:055.64:581.24:575.16:218:05First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:476.15:500.96:315.76:228:03First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:496.66:460.78:225.96:248:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:307.07:430.49:375.96:257:59Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:226.25:027.28:360.110:085.86:267:57Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:256.35:297.49:23-0.310:285.66:287:55Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:276.55:527.410:06-0.510:525.26:297:53Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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