Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 57m at 12:44 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:467.32:126.48:363.28:370.95:496:41Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:177.53:226.89:182.19:251.35:476:43Full Moon2Wed
3Thu3:487.74:267.110:011.010:121.95:456:44Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:217.95:267.410:440.010:592.65:436:46Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:567.96:257.511:30-0.711:483.35:416:47Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:327.87:257.512:17-1.15:396:49Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:117.68:297.412:414.01:06-1.15:376:50Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:537.29:387.31:404.61:58-0.95:356:52Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:406.710:507.22:504.92:53-0.45:336:53Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:346.211:597.24:145.13:530.25:316:55Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:415.75:574.94:580.95:296:56Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:577.311:07 AM5.37:234.46:051.45:276:58Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:467.312:485.38:163.87:081.95:256:59Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:247.22:125.58:503.28:022.35:237:00Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:547.13:145.89:162.68:482.75:217:02Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:167.04:046.29:391.99:283.15:197:03Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:337.04:486.510:041.310:053.55:177:05New Moon17Thu
18Fri3:517.05:276.710:310.810:423.95:157:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat4:147.06:056.911:000.311:194.35:137:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:416.96:447.111:32-0.111:594.65:117:09New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:116.87:267.212:06-0.35:097:11Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:436.78:117.212:414.912:44-0.55:077:12Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:176.59:027.21:295.21:26-0.55:067:14Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:546.29:567.22:255.42:13-0.35:047:15Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:395.910:517.23:325.43:04-0.15:027:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:445.611:427.24:465.14:010.35:007:18First Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:065.36:564.66:030.85:588:20First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:267.312:365.27:503.77:061.35:578:21Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:057.42:095.58:362.78:071.85:558:22Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:417.53:336.09:181.59:042.45:538:24Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 4:24 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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