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 1h 57m 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 - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:026.98:29 AM7.25:036.96:09-0.46:515:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:257.49:52 AM7.17:076.97:12-0.86:495:57Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:507.711:50 AM7.18:126.68:09-1.26:475:59Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:147.81:177.28:566.09:00-1.36:456:00Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:388.02:347.39:385.29:46-1.16:436:02Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:018.13:457.310:224.110:30-0.56:416:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:248.24:527.211:072.911:130.46:396:05Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:498.36:597.112:541.77:377:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:148.38:086.812:561.61:420.77:357:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:418.29:236.71:402.92:310.07:337:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:107.910:536.62:274.13:22-0.47:317:11Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:407.63:225.24:15-0.57:297:13Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:356.89:12 AM7.14:356.05:14-0.27:277:14Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:057.19:52 AM6.76:326.46:200.17:257:16Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:117.57:300.37:237:17Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:587.612:215.910:145.78:360.57:217:19Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:367.71:505.910:415.39:280.67:197:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:077.63:056.010:584.810:100.87:177:22Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:307.54:046.111:144.210:451.17:147:23Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:477.44:556.311:333.611:171.67:127:25New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:587.35:426.311:572.911:472.17:107:26New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:097.36:296.412:242.17:087:28New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:247.37:186.512:192.812:531.47:067:29New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:437.38:096.612:513.51:250.77:047:31Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:047.29:056.61:254.32:000.17:027:32Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:247.010:136.62:025.02:40-0.27:007:34Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:386.911:446.72:445.73:26-0.46:587:35Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:346.83:366.24:20-0.56:567:37First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:286.97:31 AM6.85:036.65:23-0.56:547:38First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:357.26:32-0.56:527:40First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:157.411:20 AM6.28:386.17:39-0.46:497:41Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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