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 4h 51m 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 - Sep 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:076.37:097.212:393.312:331.36:307:53Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:566.27:247.21:132.71:052.16:317:51Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:486.07:447.11:482.01:382.96:327:49Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:455.98:066.92:241.42:133.86:347:47Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:535.88:286.83:030.92:504.76:357:44Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:275.98:486.63:460.63:325.46:377:42Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:486.24:360.34:416.16:387:40Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:096.65:350.16:397:38Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:507.06:40-0.28:296.36:417:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:197.27:45-0.59:066.06:427:34Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:386.54:447.48:43-0.89:395.56:447:32Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:006.75:067.59:35-0.910:154.66:457:30Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:156.95:287.610:21-0.710:553.66:467:28New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:257.05:517.711:05-0.211:372.46:487:26New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:327.16:157.811:470.76:497:23New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:397.16:407.912:221.112:311.86:517:21Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:477.07:087.81:090.11:163.16:527:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:006.97:387.61:57-0.62:064.26:537:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:236.98:107.32:48-1.03:045.26:557:15First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:567.08:476.93:42-1.04:235.96:567:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:227.34:41-0.76:266.16:587:11First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:307.55:47-0.38:525.86:597:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:217.66:590.19:435.37:007:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:165.74:017.68:080.510:134.87:027:04Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:485.74:347.59:050.710:344.27:037:02Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:055.85:007.49:501.010:523.67:057:00Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:056.05:187.310:271.411:133.07:066:58Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:566.25:307.111:002.011:362.27:086:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:436.45:407.111:322.67:096:54Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:296.55:547.112:021.512:053.37:106:52Full Moon30Wed
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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