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 2h 44m 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 - Nov 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:326.52:587.78:463.19:370.66:584:52Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:287.03:267.69:343.710:100.07:004:50Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:197.43:527.510:204.210:43-0.47:014:48Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:067.64:207.311:074.711:18-0.67:034:47Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:517.84:507.011:565.111:55-0.77:054:45Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:367.95:226.712:515.47:064:44Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:227.95:586.412:33-0.51:545.67:084:42Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:097.86:386.01:14-0.13:125.67:094:41Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:587.77:275.61:580.34:555.47:114:40Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:457.78:325.12:450.96:244.97:124:38Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri11:287.69:514.83:371.47:094.47:144:37Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:047.64:352.07:343.87:164:36Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:367.65:352.67:533.17:174:34Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:555.01:057.66:353.08:142.37:194:33Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:165.51:357.77:293.58:391.47:204:32Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:186.22:067.88:183.99:080.47:224:31Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:096.82:387.89:054.39:41-0.57:234:30New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:577.43:137.99:504.710:18-1.37:254:29New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:447.93:507.910:375.110:58-1.97:264:27New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:328.24:307.711:285.411:42-2.17:284:26Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:228.45:147.512:245.67:294:26Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:138.56:047.012:29-2.01:295.67:314:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:068.57:026.51:19-1.52:455.47:324:24Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:598.58:135.82:11-0.84:134.97:344:23First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:508.49:415.23:080.25:414.27:354:22First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:388.311:325.04:081.26:483.27:364:21First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:228.25:122.37:362.27:384:21Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:255.31:008.16:203.38:141.37:394:20Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:486.01:358.07:254.18:480.57:404:19Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:516.72:067.88:244.79:19-0.17:424:19Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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