Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 3:43 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 30m at 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 - Apr 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:397.38:58 AM6.75:166.35:08-0.66:487:42Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:527.510:03 AM6.18:096.06:190.06:467:44Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:487.611:36 AM5.79:225.47:310.56:447:45Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:317.61:225.510:004.78:341.06:427:47Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:067.62:575.610:254.09:251.46:407:48Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:337.54:085.810:453.310:071.96:387:50Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:527.35:056.111:052.510:432.56:367:51New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:057.25:546.311:271.711:183.26:347:52New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:157.16:416.611:521.011:543.96:327:54New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:297.17:256.812:190.36:307:55New Moon10Sat
11Sun5:487.08:107.012:314.512:49-0.26:287:57Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:106.98:587.11:115.11:22-0.56:267:58Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:326.79:537.11:555.61:59-0.66:248:00Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:486.610:597.12:466.02:41-0.66:228:01Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:296.43:516.33:29-0.56:208:03First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:147.14:24-0.36:188:04First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:187.25:250.06:168:06First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:037.36:300.26:148:07First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:347.312:125.48:475.07:310.66:128:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:587.41:495.59:073.98:271.16:108:10Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:207.53:195.99:382.69:181.86:088:12Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:427.64:376.410:131.110:062.66:068:13Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:077.85:457.010:51-0.410:543.66:058:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:347.96:487.511:31-1.611:424.56:038:16Full Moon24Sat
25Sun5:037.97:487.912:14-2.46:018:18Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:367.88:498.012:335.312:59-2.75:598:19Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:117.69:528.01:315.91:47-2.65:578:21Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:517.110:587.92:396.22:39-2.05:568:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:366.64:096.23:34-1.35:548:23Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:037.88:34 AM5.96:335.84:34-0.45:528:25Third Quarter30Fri
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 1:31 pm — 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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