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 2h 29m 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 - Aug 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:546.75:407.09:43-0.110:145.55:458:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:426.76:067.210:18-0.410:505.35:468:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:306.86:307.310:54-0.611:255.05:488:47New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:186.86:537.511:29-0.75:498:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed5:076.77:177.612:024.712:05-0.65:508:44New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:576.67:447.712:414.212:42-0.35:528:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:506.48:147.81:253.61:220.25:538:41Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:476.18:467.82:133.02:030.95:548:39Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:515.79:217.83:042.32:461.85:568:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:055.49:597.73:591.63:342.85:578:36First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:395.310:407.64:570.94:303.75:588:34First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:305.65:590.35:404.66:008:33First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:566.17:01-0.37:005.16:018:31Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:217.33:576.78:01-0.78:185.26:038:29Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:217.24:447.28:56-1.09:235.06:048:28Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:247.15:247.59:46-1.110:184.66:058:26Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:267.16:007.610:33-1.011:064.26:078:24Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:257.06:337.711:16-0.711:523.76:088:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed5:206.97:037.711:58-0.26:108:20Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:136.77:327.612:373.212:390.46:118:18Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:066.47:597.51:232.71:211.26:128:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:006.18:277.32:092.32:042.06:148:15Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:595.88:567.12:572.02:492.96:158:13Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:085.69:296.93:461.73:383.76:178:11Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:445.510:066.64:381.54:364.46:188:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:335.75:331.35:495.06:198:07Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:506.06:311.27:135.26:218:05Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:426.47:281.08:275.36:228:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:346.24:206.78:210.79:185.16:248:01Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:336.34:486.89:060.59:534.86:257:59Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:306.45:127.09:470.310:244.46:267:57Waning Crescent31Mon
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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