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 3h 01m 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 - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:027.45:402.58:013.16:584:52Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:175.11:297.36:423.18:272.46:594:50Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:345.61:497.37:373.68:501.77:014:49Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:316.12:097.28:254.19:131.07:034:47Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:176.62:317.39:084.59:390.47:044:46Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:577.02:587.39:474.910:07-0.27:064:44Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:357.43:277.310:265.210:37-0.77:074:43Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:127.73:597.211:065.511:11-1.07:094:41Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:517.94:327.111:485.711:49-1.27:104:40Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:338.05:066.912:375.97:124:39Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:188.05:456.612:31-1.21:345.97:144:37Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:058.06:366.21:16-1.02:425.77:154:36Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:528.07:475.72:05-0.54:005.37:174:35Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:388.09:165.32:580.25:154.67:184:33Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:218.010:565.03:561.06:143.67:204:32Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:008.14:591.97:022.47:214:31Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:475.312:378.16:052.97:451.27:234:30Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:225.91:138.27:093.78:250.07:244:29Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:336.71:508.28:104.49:04-1.07:264:28Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:317.52:268.19:065.09:44-1.67:274:27New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:228.03:058.010:005.410:24-2.07:294:26New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:108.43:457.810:545.711:05-2.07:304:25New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:568.64:267.411:515.911:47-1.77:324:24Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:418.65:107.012:535.97:334:23Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:268.55:586.512:30-1.22:045.77:354:22Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:108.46:505.91:14-0.53:245.37:364:22Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:528.27:525.32:000.34:454.87:374:21First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:318.09:094.82:471.35:514.27:394:20First Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:047.910:554.63:372.26:393.47:404:20First Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:337.74:323.27:152.77:414:19First Quarter30Sat
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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