Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 3:54 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 9:43 am (5.1 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 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:577.73:49-0.15:139:06Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:370.65:129:07Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:257.710:45 AM4.57:564.25:271.45:129:08Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:517.712:294.48:063.16:212.35:119:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:167.72:224.78:301.97:203.35:119:10Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:417.73:595.59:000.58:194.25:109:11Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:077.85:096.59:35-0.99:175.15:109:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:357.96:057.310:13-2.110:125.85:109:12New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:068.06:567.910:54-3.011:076.35:099:13New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:418.07:458.311:39-3.55:099:13New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:247.88:348.512:046.512:26-3.65:099:14Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:157.59:238.51:066.61:16-3.25:099:15Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:147.010:118.42:196.42:08-2.55:099:15Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:206.310:568.33:485.93:00-1.65:099:16Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:365.511:378.25:285.13:53-0.55:099:16First Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:074.76:484.04:460.85:099:16First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:148.112:104.37:432.95:412.25:099:17First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:467.92:234.68:251.86:413.55:099:17Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:127.73:575.58:590.87:474.65:099:17Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:357.55:046.39:280.08:545.45:099:18Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:567.35:557.19:55-0.79:576.05:099:18Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:207.16:377.610:24-1.110:556.35:109:18Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:467.07:157.910:54-1.411:476.55:109:18Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:176.97:508.011:26-1.65:109:18Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:546.88:238.012:366.512:01-1.65:119:18Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:356.68:558.01:246.412:38-1.55:119:18Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:196.59:257.92:156.31:17-1.35:129:18Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:046.29:547.93:096.01:56-1.05:129:18Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:555.810:217.94:045.62:35-0.55:139:18Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:585.310:487.94:545.03:140.15:149:17Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 6:48 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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