Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 42m at 1:02 am (5.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:34 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:387.612:475.08:293.57:011.75:528:25Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:247.52:315.19:152.88:042.45:508:26Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:017.43:485.69:482.19:012.95:488:28Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:317.34:486.010:151.49:503.55:478:29Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:557.15:376.510:400.810:343.95:458:31New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:157.06:216.811:070.311:154.35:448:32New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:377.07:007.111:35-0.111:564.75:428:34New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:036.97:377.212:06-0.45:418:35New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:336.88:147.412:395.012:39-0.65:398:36New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:066.68:527.41:255.21:14-0.65:388:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:416.39:337.42:155.31:52-0.65:368:39Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:186.110:167.43:135.42:33-0.45:358:40Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:005.711:017.44:185.33:18-0.15:338:42Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:545.411:457.45:275.14:060.45:328:43First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:065.06:314.64:590.95:318:45First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:267.411:31 AM4.87:193.95:581.55:298:46First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:047.51:034.87:583.07:002.15:288:47Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:417.52:365.38:361.98:012.75:278:48Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:177.63:565.99:150.78:583.35:268:50Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:537.85:016.69:55-0.59:533.95:248:51Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:317.85:577.310:36-1.510:454.45:238:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:117.96:507.711:19-2.211:394.85:228:53Full Moon22Fri
23Sat4:547.87:418.112:04-2.65:218:55Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:397.58:338.212:355.012:51-2.55:208:56Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:287.19:248.21:385.21:40-2.15:198:57Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:216.610:168.22:495.12:30-1.55:188:58Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:205.911:078.14:104.83:22-0.65:178:59Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:285.211:567.95:384.34:160.45:169:00Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:544.76:593.55:131.55:169:02Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:417.812:524.57:582.86:142.55:159:03Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:207.62:414.98:422.07:183.35:149:04Waning Crescent31Sun
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 3:18 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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