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 43m 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 - May 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:207.37:187.212:07-0.75:518:26Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:527.28:087.512:284.312:46-1.25:498:27Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:277.19:027.61:154.81:29-1.55:488:29Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:046.99:597.62:095.12:16-1.55:468:30Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:486.611:007.63:135.33:07-1.35:448:31Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:426.14:305.34:03-0.85:438:33Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:007.69:53 AM5.65:575.05:03-0.25:418:34Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:557.711:19 AM5.27:204.36:080.55:408:36Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:447.712:595.18:203.47:131.35:388:37Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:257.72:405.39:042.48:162.05:378:38Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:027.74:015.89:431.49:132.75:358:40Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:357.75:066.410:190.410:053.45:348:41Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:057.66:026.910:54-0.310:554.05:338:43New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:347.56:527.311:30-0.911:444.55:318:44New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:047.37:407.612:06-1.25:308:45New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:357.08:267.712:354.912:43-1.35:298:47Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:086.79:137.71:305.21:23-1.15:278:48Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:446.310:007.72:335.42:04-0.85:268:49Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:245.910:477.63:465.42:47-0.45:258:50Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:105.511:337.55:125.23:330.25:248:52First Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:085.16:444.84:230.85:238:53First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:157.410:20 AM4.77:454.35:161.55:228:54First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:517.311:45 AM4.48:213.76:132.15:218:55First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:227.31:254.58:453.07:112.75:208:57Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:507.33:024.99:072.38:073.25:198:58Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:187.34:115.59:311.48:583.75:188:59Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:487.45:046.19:580.59:464.25:179:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:197.45:516.710:29-0.510:314.65:169:01Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:527.46:367.211:03-1.311:175.05:159:02Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:287.47:217.611:42-1.95:149:03Full Moon30Tue
31Wed5:067.48:077.912:065.312:23-2.35:149:04Full Moon31Wed
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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