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 (tomorrow) : 3:54 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 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 - Nov 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:557.85:138.011:534.88:005:50Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:558.15:447.912:23-2.212:445.58:015:48Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:568.36:187.61:08-2.51:436.18:035:47Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:028.35:567.21:57-2.41:566.47:044:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:098.36:446.61:50-1.93:416.47:064:44Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:138.32:48-1.17:084:42Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:088.23:50-0.27:335.07:094:41Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:558.24:570.78:104.17:114:39Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:338.16:041.68:393.27:124:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:335.22:037.97:062.49:022.37:144:37Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:545.72:267.78:003.29:221.47:154:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:586.32:427.68:484.09:430.77:174:34Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:516.92:557.49:334.710:060.07:184:33New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:387.33:127.310:165.310:32-0.57:204:32New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:217.73:327.211:015.811:00-0.97:214:31New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:027.93:547.111:496.211:32-1.07:234:29New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:438.14:146.912:456.57:254:28Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:258.14:016.612:07-1.01:576.67:264:27Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:118.112:45-0.87:274:26Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:598.11:28-0.57:294:25Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:458.12:14-0.17:304:24First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:248.13:050.47:324:24First Quarter22Thu
23Fri11:578.110:194.84:001.07:364.57:334:23First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:258.14:591.77:333.57:354:22First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:054.912:518.16:002.57:542.27:364:21Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:485.41:178.26:593.38:250.77:374:20Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:126.21:458.37:564.28:59-0.77:394:20Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:187.12:148.48:505.19:38-1.97:404:19Full Moon28Wed
29Thu5:157.92:458.49:435.810:19-2.87:414:19Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:098.53:208.310:366.311:02-3.17:434:18Full Moon30Fri
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 12:32 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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