Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 18m at 12:26 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:296.99:158.31:435.21:40-2.05:139:17Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:316.49:578.32:514.72:30-1.25:149:17Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:395.710:398.34:024.13:20-0.25:149:17Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:005.011:218.15:153.24:131.05:159:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:434.76:242.35:102.35:169:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:018.01:454.97:251.46:133.45:179:15Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:417.83:205.58:160.57:244.45:179:15Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:207.64:296.39:00-0.18:355.05:189:14Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:587.45:226.99:39-0.69:405.45:199:14Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:367.26:057.410:15-1.010:365.65:209:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:157.06:447.610:50-1.111:255.65:219:12New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:546.87:197.711:24-1.15:229:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:356.77:507.812:105.612:00-1.15:239:11New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:186.58:187.712:545.412:36-0.85:249:10New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:026.38:457.71:395.21:13-0.55:259:09Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:486.09:107.72:274.91:51-0.15:269:08Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:385.69:377.73:174.52:280.55:279:08Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:335.210:077.64:064.03:071.25:289:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:374.810:387.54:553.43:462.05:299:06First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:554.611:127.55:442.74:292.95:319:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:394.66:312.05:223.85:329:04First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:445.17:171.16:294.65:339:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:257.43:585.88:020.27:425.15:349:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:067.44:476.58:48-0.78:475.45:359:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:517.55:287.19:32-1.59:445.55:378:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:427.66:067.510:17-2.010:375.35:388:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:377.66:437.811:03-2.311:295.15:398:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:347.67:208.011:49-2.35:408:55Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:337.37:568.112:224.612:36-1.95:428:54Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:347.08:348.21:194.11:23-1.25:438:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:376.49:118.12:203.52:11-0.25:448:51Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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