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 1h 19m at 12:26 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:44 am (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:157.63:446.710:404.510:310.66:525:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:347.64:286.711:094.011:040.96:515:56Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:527.65:136.711:403.511:381.26:495:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:147.76:006.612:153.06:476:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:407.76:516.412:131.712:522.46:456:01Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:097.67:466.212:492.41:341.86:436:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:407.58:516.11:283.12:191.36:416:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:137.410:116.02:123.93:100.86:386:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:507.211:546.13:044.74:060.46:366:07Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:357.04:145.35:090.16:346:09Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:246.610:32 AM6.95:415.66:14-0.26:326:10Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:237.011:42 AM6.87:035.57:16-0.46:306:12Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:077.412:566.88:075.18:12-0.56:286:13Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:457.72:097.08:594.49:04-0.46:266:15Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:187.93:177.19:453.69:51-0.16:246:16New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:508.04:197.210:302.810:370.46:226:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:218.05:187.211:152.011:221.16:206:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:518.06:167.112:001.46:186:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:227.87:166.912:072.012:460.96:166:22Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:537.68:206.712:552.91:330.66:146:24Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:277.39:356.51:473.82:220.56:126:25Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:026.911:026.52:464.53:140.66:096:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:426.53:585.14:100.86:076:28First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:266.79:30 AM6.15:335.35:111.06:056:30First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:346.910:32 AM5.87:215.26:151.26:036:31First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:247.111:46 AM5.68:264.97:141.36:016:33Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:037.21:015.79:014.68:051.35:596:34Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:327.22:075.99:244.18:481.45:576:36Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:557.23:016.19:453.69:261.55:556:37Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:127.23:496.310:083.110:021.85:536:39Full Moon30Thu
31Fri4:307.34:356.510:352.410:362.15:516:40Full Moon31Fri
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 2:35 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 100% 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 (100% 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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