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 25m at 3:43 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:04 pm (7.6 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 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:297.23:588.110:284.211:05-1.77:585:51New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:297.84:278.211:165.111:46-2.58:005:50New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:278.24:598.112:075.88:015:48Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:258.55:347.912:31-2.91:036.38:035:47Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:258.56:157.51:18-2.82:096.68:045:45Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:278.47:026.92:09-2.33:366.68:065:44Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:288.37:056.32:04-1.55:026.17:084:42First Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:248.28:315.53:02-0.56:405.37:094:41First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:118.14:040.57:284.47:114:39First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:518.05:091.58:033.47:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:314.91:227.96:122.58:302.57:144:37Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:145.31:447.77:113.48:521.67:154:35Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:276.01:597.58:054.39:130.77:174:34Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:256.72:127.48:545.09:350.07:184:33Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:137.22:277.39:405.610:00-0.67:204:32Full Moon15Mon
16Tue5:557.72:467.210:266.110:27-1.07:224:31Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:348.03:077.111:126.410:58-1.27:234:29Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:128.13:257.012:016.77:254:28Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:518.23:106.912:586.87:264:27Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:328.212:10-1.27:284:26Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:158.212:51-0.97:294:25Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:588.21:35-0.67:304:24Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:368.12:22-0.27:324:24Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:088.19:064.93:120.57:144.87:334:23Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:378.111:034.74:051.36:543.77:354:22Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:038.25:032.37:172.47:364:21Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:025.112:298.26:043.47:480.97:374:20Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:435.912:568.37:064.58:24-0.67:394:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:566.91:258.48:075.49:03-1.97:404:19Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:537.81:578.59:046.29:44-2.87:414:19New Moon30Tue
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 6:53 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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