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 6h 03m 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 - Jul 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:067.47:208.011:31-2.05:139:17Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:557.17:578.112:105.312:12-1.85:139:17Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:456.78:338.11:065.112:54-1.35:149:17Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:366.39:078.02:034.81:36-0.65:159:16Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:295.89:387.93:034.32:180.25:169:16Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:265.310:077.74:013.83:001.15:169:15Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:324.810:367.64:583.33:432.15:179:15Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:574.511:067.45:522.74:283.05:189:14Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:184.56:432.05:214.05:199:14Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:115.17:291.46:264.75:209:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:137.24:175.78:110.87:395.35:219:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:517.15:016.38:500.28:455.65:229:12Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:327.15:356.89:27-0.49:385.85:239:11Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:157.16:047.110:03-0.910:225.75:249:10Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:017.16:327.410:40-1.311:045.65:259:10New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:507.16:597.611:18-1.511:475.35:269:09New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:407.07:277.811:57-1.65:279:08New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:336.97:588.012:334.912:37-1.45:289:07Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:306.68:308.11:234.41:20-0.95:299:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:306.19:038.12:183.72:03-0.15:309:05Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:375.69:398.13:162.92:490.95:319:04Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:555.210:168.04:152.13:372.05:339:03First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:325.010:567.95:161.34:313.15:349:02First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:305.26:180.55:364.25:359:00First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:035.97:18-0.26:535.05:368:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:277.64:086.68:14-0.78:125.45:388:58Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:197.44:587.19:06-1.19:215.45:398:57Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:157.35:407.59:52-1.310:195.35:408:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:117.16:177.710:35-1.311:095.05:418:54Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:047.06:517.811:16-1.111:554.75:438:53Full Moon30Wed
31Thu4:566.87:227.711:55-0.75:448:51Full Moon31Thu
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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