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 : 12:44 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 5:34 am (6.5 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 - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:166.86:086.712:200.612:484.36:115:51Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:046.86:416.512:570.51:344.86:125:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:596.77:166.31:390.52:295.16:135:47Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:036.77:586.02:250.53:375.36:155:45Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:136.78:525.83:160.74:595.46:165:43Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:156.84:150.86:155.16:185:41Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:027.05:180.97:054.66:195:39Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:397.16:211.17:433.96:215:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:405.82:117.37:181.28:192.96:225:35Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:556.22:417.58:101.58:561.86:245:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:046.73:137.78:591.99:360.76:255:31New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:077.13:467.89:452.410:17-0.36:275:29New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:067.54:217.910:333.011:00-1.06:285:27New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:037.74:587.811:213.711:46-1.56:305:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:027.85:387.612:144.36:315:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:037.86:217.312:35-1.51:144.86:335:21Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:087.77:106.81:26-1.22:255.16:345:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:167.78:076.22:21-0.73:525.16:365:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:227.69:185.73:200.05:374.86:375:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:207.64:240.87:034.26:395:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:107.65:321.57:553.56:405:12Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:355.31:507.56:382.18:312.96:425:10Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:025.62:237.47:372.78:592.26:435:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:076.02:477.38:273.29:231.66:455:06Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:006.43:067.29:103.69:471.06:475:04Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:456.83:247.19:504.110:130.56:485:03Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:257.13:467.110:294.510:420.16:505:01Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:027.34:137.011:084.811:13-0.26:514:59Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:397.54:436.911:495.111:46-0.46:534:57Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:177.65:156.712:345.46:544:56Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:597.65:496.512:22-0.41:255.66:564:54Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 9:09 am — 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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