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 (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 29m at 9:37 pm (7.7 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 - Oct 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:447.33:58-0.37:126:49First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:537.54:570.17:146:47First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:477.56:050.69:345.27:156:45First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:297.57:150.99:574.87:166:43Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:465.34:017.48:181.210:144.37:186:41Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:115.54:257.39:081.410:283.87:196:39Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:195.74:417.39:481.710:453.17:216:37Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:156.04:527.210:232.111:062.37:226:35Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:056.35:047.210:562.611:301.57:246:33Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:546.65:207.211:293.211:570.67:256:31Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:426.85:407.212:033.97:276:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:327.16:027.212:28-0.112:404.67:286:27Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:267.26:217.01:04-0.71:225.37:306:25Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:277.36:336.91:43-1.12:105.97:316:23Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:397.46:266.82:29-1.23:116.47:336:21Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:597.43:21-1.17:346:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:107.64:21-0.87:366:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:027.75:29-0.57:376:15Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:407.86:390.08:584.97:396:13Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:385.63:127.87:440.59:243.77:406:11Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:195.83:387.98:421.19:562.47:426:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:466.24:027.99:341.910:311.17:436:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:586.74:257.910:212.811:060.07:456:06New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:027.24:487.911:083.811:43-1.07:476:04New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:017.65:127.711:554.77:486:02New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:587.95:387.512:21-1.512:475.57:506:01Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:568.16:047.11:00-1.71:476.07:515:59Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:568.16:296.71:41-1.53:036.37:535:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:598.02:25-1.17:545:56Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:028.03:14-0.47:565:54First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:597.94:090.37:575:52First Quarter31Fri
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 1:10 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 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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