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 4h 04m 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 - Dec 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:507.911:034.54:092.07:313.77:434:18First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:097.85:032.97:472.87:444:17First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:234.712:287.85:593.88:051.87:464:17Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:595.512:487.86:574.78:270.77:474:17Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:006.31:117.87:525.58:52-0.37:484:16Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:467.11:357.88:446.19:23-1.27:494:16Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:287.81:597.99:326.69:57-2.07:504:16Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:088.32:237.910:196.910:36-2.57:514:16Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:498.62:517.911:077.111:18-2.77:524:16Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:328.73:287.812:017.27:534:16Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:168.84:187.412:05-2.61:047.07:544:16Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:008.85:306.912:53-2.22:226.67:554:16Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:428.77:016.11:44-1.43:535.87:564:16Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:208.78:415.32:35-0.45:184.77:574:16Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:558.610:414.73:270.96:163.47:574:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:278.54:222.47:002.07:584:16Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:045.011:56 AM8.55:233.87:390.77:594:17Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:486.012:258.36:325.18:15-0.47:594:17Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:587.012:538.27:446.18:50-1.28:004:17Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:527.91:228.08:536.79:25-1.78:004:18New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:378.51:547.89:567.010:01-1.98:014:18New Moon21Sun
22Mon6:178.82:297.610:557.110:37-1.98:014:19New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:568.93:097.311:517.011:15-1.68:024:19New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:338.83:547.112:476.88:024:20Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:088.74:426.81:466.58:024:21Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:418.65:336.412:35-0.82:476.18:034:21Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:108.46:295.81:15-0.23:475.68:034:22Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:358.37:365.31:540.64:404.98:034:23First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:588.28:564.72:311.55:234.18:034:24First Quarter29Mon
30Tue10:208.110:414.53:072.56:003.28:034:25First Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:448.03:433.76:282.08:034:26First Quarter31Wed
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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