Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:02 am (5.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 7:46 pm (7.7 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 - Jul 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:147.24:526.29:080.48:495.35:139:17Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:487.05:356.79:40-0.19:465.55:139:17Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:257.06:117.110:12-0.510:335.75:149:17Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:036.96:427.310:44-0.811:155.75:159:16New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:446.97:107.511:17-1.011:555.65:159:16New Moon5Sun
6Mon4:276.87:377.611:51-1.15:169:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:116.78:047.812:365.512:27-1.15:179:15New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:566.48:327.91:205.21:04-1.05:189:15Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:466.19:027.92:074.91:43-0.65:199:14Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:415.79:358.02:584.42:240.05:209:13Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:445.310:098.03:523.73:070.85:219:13First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:584.910:457.94:472.93:521.75:219:12First Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:284.711:227.95:432.04:442.85:229:11First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:234.96:381.05:473.85:239:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:027.93:065.67:330.06:594.65:249:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:467.84:146.38:25-0.88:135.15:269:09Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:347.85:067.09:14-1.59:195.35:279:08Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:267.75:507.510:01-2.010:195.35:289:07Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:217.66:317.810:47-2.111:145.15:299:06Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:177.47:098.011:32-2.05:309:05Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:127.17:458.112:084.812:16-1.65:319:04Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:076.88:218.11:044.41:00-1.05:329:03Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:036.38:558.02:004.01:44-0.25:349:02Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:015.89:277.82:583.52:280.85:359:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:055.39:597.63:562.93:131.85:369:00Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:244.910:317.44:532.44:012.85:378:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:214.85:501.94:553.85:388:57Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:175.26:441.56:024.65:408:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:355.87:361.07:195.25:418:54Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:226.84:296.38:230.68:325.45:428:53Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:066.75:086.79:040.29:305.55:448:52Waning Crescent31Fri
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 10:24 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 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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