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 : 12:10 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 4:44 am (6.7 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 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:214.611:217.75:443.34:211.95:139:17First Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:504.511:567.76:312.55:132.85:149:17First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:424.77:161.56:153.75:159:16First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:337.73:225.48:010.47:244.45:159:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:137.84:286.28:46-0.68:315.05:169:16Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:557.85:196.99:31-1.69:325.35:179:15Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:427.96:047.510:16-2.310:295.35:189:15Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:337.86:467.911:01-2.611:255.35:189:14Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:277.77:278.211:48-2.75:199:14Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:247.48:088.312:225.012:35-2.35:209:13Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:227.08:488.31:234.71:22-1.75:219:12Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:236.49:298.32:284.22:10-0.85:229:12Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:285.710:088.13:353.62:590.35:239:11Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:445.110:477.94:442.93:491.55:249:10Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:244.811:267.75:502.24:432.75:259:09Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:254.96:511.65:453.75:269:08Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:037.43:015.57:461.06:574.65:279:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:417.24:106.28:320.48:135.25:299:06Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:197.05:016.79:120.09:205.45:309:05Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:596.95:427.19:48-0.310:155.55:319:04Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:416.86:177.310:23-0.510:585.55:329:03New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:236.76:477.410:56-0.611:365.45:339:02New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:076.77:137.511:30-0.75:349:01New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:506.67:367.512:135.212:04-0.65:369:00New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:356.57:597.612:515.012:39-0.55:378:59New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:206.28:247.71:314.61:14-0.25:388:57Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:096.08:527.72:144.21:510.35:398:56Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:035.69:237.73:003.72:291.05:418:55Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:045.39:567.63:483.13:091.75:428:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:165.010:317.64:382.43:532.65:438:52First Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:474.911:097.55:321.64:453.65:458:51First Quarter31Sun
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 8:27 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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