Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 3:03 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 9:43 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Dec 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:317.11:597.88:485.59:34-0.77:444:18New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:227.72:197.69:426.110:02-1.27:454:17New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:068.22:417.510:356.510:33-1.47:464:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:478.53:057.311:306.811:05-1.57:474:17New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:278.63:307.112:296.87:484:16New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:058.63:526.81:416.87:494:16Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:448.512:20-1.07:504:16Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:228.41:00-0.67:514:16Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:588.31:42-0.17:524:16Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:298.22:260.57:534:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:578.29:284.73:091.26:514.47:544:16First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:228.111:164.53:562.16:583.47:554:16First Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:478.14:473.17:182.27:564:16First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:255.012:128.15:474.17:451.07:574:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:035.912:388.26:525.18:17-0.47:574:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:056.81:058.27:545.98:53-1.57:584:16Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:557.71:368.38:526.59:33-2.57:594:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:408.42:118.49:466.910:16-3.17:594:17Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:258.82:548.310:407.111:02-3.28:004:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:099.03:468.111:377.111:50-3.08:014:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:539.04:467.712:426.88:014:18Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:378.95:527.012:40-2.41:586.38:024:19Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:208.97:056.21:30-1.53:255.68:024:20Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:598.78:325.32:20-0.34:514.58:024:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:368.610:294.83:111.16:003.38:034:21Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:088.54:042.66:512.28:034:22Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:555.011:38 AM8.35:034.07:321.18:034:22Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:405.912:048.06:145.28:070.28:034:23Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:516.912:307.87:326.18:38-0.48:034:24Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:427.712:567.68:486.79:09-0.98:034:25Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:248.31:267.49:556.99:39-1.28:034:26New Moon31Tue
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 12:23 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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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