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 4h 10m 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 - Dec 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:598.36:535.81:18-0.43:105.47:424:19Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:388.38:065.42:030.14:154.87:444:18Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:178.39:345.02:510.95:134.07:454:18Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:558.311:154.93:441.86:033.07:464:17Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri11:338.34:442.86:491.87:474:17Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:095.312:118.35:513.77:330.57:484:17Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:396.112:508.46:594.58:15-0.67:494:16Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:447.01:308.48:035.18:58-1.57:504:16Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:387.72:138.49:025.59:40-2.17:514:16New Moon9Tue
10Wed5:258.32:588.29:595.810:23-2.47:524:16New Moon10Wed
11Thu6:118.63:468.010:555.911:07-2.37:534:16New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:548.84:367.611:545.811:52-1.87:544:16Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:388.85:277.012:585.67:554:16Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:208.86:226.412:37-1.22:085.27:564:16Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:028.67:225.81:23-0.33:234.77:574:16Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:418.58:345.12:090.74:374.17:584:16First Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:188.310:114.72:571.85:413.47:584:17First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:518.03:483.06:332.67:594:17First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:354.911:22 AM7.84:464.07:141.98:004:17First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:175.511:52 AM7.75:544.97:491.28:004:18Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:246.212:237.67:065.58:200.68:014:18Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:126.912:577.58:105.98:500.18:014:19Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:507.41:347.59:046.29:21-0.38:024:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:227.72:127.49:496.39:53-0.78:024:20Full Moon24Wed
25Thu5:528.02:537.410:306.310:26-1.08:034:20Full Moon25Thu
26Fri6:198.23:357.311:106.211:01-1.18:034:21Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:478.44:197.111:526.011:38-1.08:034:22Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:168.55:076.812:395.78:034:22Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:478.66:006.412:16-0.81:305.38:044:23Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:198.67:005.912:57-0.32:264.78:044:24Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:538.68:065.51:390.53:233.98:044:25Third Quarter31Wed
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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