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 2h 58m 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 - Jul 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:075.58:010.96:495.35:149:17Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:207.25:076.38:360.28:126.05:149:17Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:467.15:487.09:09-0.49:266.45:159:17Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:167.06:217.49:44-1.010:246.65:169:16Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:507.06:527.710:19-1.411:086.75:179:16New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:317.07:207.810:56-1.711:456.65:179:15New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:177.07:487.911:34-1.95:189:15New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:097.08:158.012:226.512:13-2.05:199:14New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:036.88:428.11:056.212:53-1.95:209:14Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:026.59:098.11:555.81:34-1.55:219:13Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:066.09:358.12:495.02:14-0.75:229:12Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:185.410:028.13:454.12:550.35:239:12Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:424.910:308.14:402.93:371.75:249:11First Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:284.610:598.15:351.74:223.15:259:10First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:495.06:290.45:174.55:269:09First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:396.07:22-0.76:315.65:279:08Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:047.94:446.98:14-1.57:596.45:289:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:457.85:317.59:04-2.19:176.65:299:06Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:347.76:117.99:53-2.410:226.55:309:05Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:327.56:488.110:40-2.511:176.35:319:04Full Moon20Tue
21Wed3:337.37:238.111:25-2.35:339:03Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:337.17:568.112:095.912:08-1.95:349:02Full Moon22Thu
23Fri5:306.78:258.01:005.412:49-1.25:359:01Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:266.38:527.81:544.81:29-0.45:369:00Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:245.89:147.72:474.12:080.65:378:59Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:275.29:357.53:383.42:461.75:398:57Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:434.89:557.44:282.63:242.95:408:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:374.710:187.25:151.94:034.05:418:55Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:255.26:031.34:515.15:438:53Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:066.06:510.76:205.95:448:52Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:516.67:400.28:096.35:458:51Waning Crescent31Sat
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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