Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 28m at 4:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:20 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 - Jul 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:287.56:578.110:40-2.411:206.65:149:17Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:127.37:368.311:21-2.35:159:17Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:017.18:138.212:146.512:01-2.15:159:17Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:526.88:488.11:086.212:42-1.75:169:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:436.59:198.02:035.91:23-1.25:179:16Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:366.09:477.83:005.42:03-0.55:189:15Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:325.510:097.73:564.92:420.35:189:15Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:355.010:307.64:494.23:191.35:199:14Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:514.510:507.55:373.33:542.45:209:14Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:354.211:137.46:202.54:293.55:219:13Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:494.77:001.65:084.65:229:12Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:390.75:239:11Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:047.25:176.48:17-0.17:556.35:249:11Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:327.25:487.08:57-0.99:086.65:259:10Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:047.36:187.59:38-1.610:026.85:269:09Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:467.36:477.810:20-2.110:476.75:279:08New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:407.47:168.011:03-2.511:316.55:289:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat3:427.47:468.111:47-2.75:299:06New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:477.38:158.112:206.212:32-2.55:319:05Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:537.08:458.21:155.61:16-1.95:329:04Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:006.49:148.22:154.72:01-1.05:339:03Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:145.89:438.23:173.72:440.35:349:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:395.110:138.24:192.53:291.85:359:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:304.910:438.05:191.34:173.35:378:59First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:455.36:170.35:154.75:388:58First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:286.27:13-0.56:355.85:398:57Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:337.08:07-1.18:116.45:408:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:337.35:207.68:58-1.49:376.55:428:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:237.15:597.99:45-1.610:406.35:438:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:206.96:358.010:28-1.511:246.15:448:52Full Moon30Thu
31Fri3:186.87:077.911:09-1.45:468:50Full Moon31Fri
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 8:01 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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