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 3h 06m at 4:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:20 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:057.84:076.91:01-1.212:546.56:594:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:007.83:486.812:42-1.21:586.77:004:49Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:007.81:28-1.17:024:48Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:587.82:19-0.87:034:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:477.93:17-0.47:054:45Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:247.94:190.27:384.97:064:43Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:548.05:230.97:393.77:084:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:115.21:208.06:251.78:062.37:104:40Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:555.61:458.17:232.78:400.87:114:39Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:206.42:108.28:183.79:16-0.67:134:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:287.22:378.29:104.69:53-1.87:144:36New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:277.93:068.210:025.510:33-2.57:164:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:238.43:378.010:566.111:15-2.87:174:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:168.74:107.711:546.611:58-2.67:194:33Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:108.74:477.31:036.77:204:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:068.65:266.812:45-2.02:366.67:224:30Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:018.51:34-1.37:234:29First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:538.32:26-0.47:254:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:398.19:044.93:210.67:124.77:264:27First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:168.04:181.57:423.97:284:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:447.85:182.58:063.07:294:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:224.81:027.76:173.48:252.17:314:24Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:525.41:157.67:144.38:441.27:324:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:556.21:307.58:065.09:050.47:344:22Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:446.91:487.58:555.79:29-0.47:354:22Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:267.42:107.59:416.29:56-1.07:364:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:047.92:317.410:256.610:27-1.57:384:20Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:418.22:477.411:086.911:01-1.77:394:20Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:198.42:467.311:557.011:40-1.87:404:19Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:008.52:537.312:487.17:424:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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