Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:41 am (4.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 8:05 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:066.45:100.15:395.16:297:54First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:226.76:160.27:165.26:307:52First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:217.07:230.48:445.16:317:50Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:476.14:067.28:240.59:404.76:337:48Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:006.14:437.29:150.610:174.36:347:46Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:046.25:137.29:580.810:453.96:367:44Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:596.35:377.110:351.011:123.46:377:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:466.45:547.111:081.311:402.96:387:39Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:296.46:107.011:421.76:407:37Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:126.56:287.112:102.312:152.26:417:35Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:556.56:527.012:431.812:492.76:437:33Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:416.47:197.01:171.41:253.36:447:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:316.47:496.91:541.02:033.96:457:29Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:286.38:216.72:360.72:454.56:477:27Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:366.28:576.53:210.53:365.06:487:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:596.29:406.44:140.44:425.46:507:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:236.45:130.36:055.56:517:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:236.76:170.27:245.36:527:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:056.97:210.28:234.76:547:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:096.33:407.18:200.19:113.96:557:14Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:266.54:117.49:130.39:552.96:577:12Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:386.84:417.510:020.610:381.96:587:10New Moon22Sun
23Mon4:457.15:117.710:491.111:210.86:597:08New Moon23Mon
24Tue5:487.35:437.811:351.87:017:06New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:487.46:177.812:060.012:222.77:027:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:497.46:537.612:52-0.61:123.57:047:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:527.37:317.31:40-0.82:074.27:056:59Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:017.28:136.92:30-0.73:104.87:076:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:167.18:016.52:24-0.43:275.16:085:55First Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:317.18:586.03:220.15:045.26:095:53First Quarter30Mon
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 10:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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