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 3h 30m 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 - Dec 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:018.83:598.111:346.711:49-3.17:444:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:538.94:447.712:396.87:454:17Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:468.95:367.112:38-2.61:596.67:464:17Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:388.86:396.41:29-1.83:506.27:474:16Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:288.77:585.62:23-0.85:465.37:484:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:138.59:384.93:180.46:464.47:504:16Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:528.311:564.74:151.67:293.37:514:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:248.25:152.88:012.37:524:16Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:565.212:498.06:183.98:271.47:534:16Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:166.01:087.87:214.98:490.67:544:16Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:166.81:267.68:225.69:13-0.17:544:16Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:047.51:477.59:176.29:38-0.67:554:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:458.02:117.410:096.510:06-1.07:564:16New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:228.32:397.310:586.810:37-1.27:574:16New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:568.43:087.211:476.811:10-1.37:584:16New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:308.53:367.012:396.97:584:16New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:048.53:536.81:386.87:594:17Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:388.512:25-1.08:004:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:128.51:06-0.78:004:18Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:458.51:48-0.28:014:18Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:168.48:345.02:310.55:274.78:014:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:458.410:194.73:161.45:593.68:024:19First Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:148.44:072.56:352.38:024:20First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:234.911:43 AM8.45:053.77:130.98:024:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:245.712:138.46:134.97:53-0.58:034:21Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:406.712:458.57:245.88:34-1.78:034:22Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:367.71:228.58:296.59:17-2.68:034:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:238.42:048.59:306.810:02-3.08:034:23Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:088.82:528.310:276.910:48-3.18:034:24Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:519.03:468.011:266.811:35-2.88:034:25Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:339.04:337.912:296.58:034:26Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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