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 : in 2h 40m at 12:10 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:035.911:137.24:125.33:200.25:518:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:495.55:335.24:080.65:498:28First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:047.19:49 AM5.27:034.95:011.15:478:29First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:507.111:03 AM4.98:014.45:591.55:468:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:297.112:264.88:303.96:591.95:448:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:017.21:525.08:543.17:562.35:428:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:327.23:115.49:202.38:482.75:418:35Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:027.44:186.09:491.29:373.15:398:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:347.55:156.610:230.210:243.55:388:37Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:077.66:087.110:59-0.811:104.05:368:39Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:437.67:007.511:39-1.611:594.55:358:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:217.67:527.812:23-2.15:348:42Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:027.48:468.012:524.81:09-2.35:328:43Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:487.19:428.01:525.11:59-2.15:318:44Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:396.710:398.03:015.22:51-1.65:308:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:386.111:358.04:225.03:46-0.85:288:47Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:505.45:524.54:450.15:278:48Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:297.911:20 AM4.97:193.75:471.05:268:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:177.81:114.88:202.96:522.05:258:51Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:007.72:545.19:042.07:562.85:248:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:367.64:095.79:391.28:553.55:228:53Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:077.55:096.310:100.49:494.15:218:54Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:347.35:596.810:39-0.110:384.65:208:56New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:007.16:437.211:08-0.611:245.05:198:57New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:267.07:237.411:39-0.85:188:58New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:566.88:017.612:115.212:12-1.05:188:59New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:296.68:387.712:595.412:47-1.05:179:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:056.49:147.71:525.51:24-0.85:169:01Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:456.19:517.72:525.52:04-0.65:159:02Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:285.710:287.63:585.32:45-0.25:149:03Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:185.311:057.65:085.03:280.35:149:04First Quarter31Tue
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 3:58 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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