Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 7:27 pm (7.7 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 - Dec 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:597.84:492.77:403.27:434:18Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:404.712:277.75:503.48:012.47:444:18Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:195.212:557.76:494.18:241.67:454:17Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:215.91:247.77:444.68:480.87:464:17Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:086.51:557.88:345.09:16-0.17:474:17Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:497.22:287.89:195.49:48-0.87:494:16New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:287.73:027.810:045.710:23-1.47:504:16New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:088.13:397.710:505.911:02-1.87:514:16New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:498.44:207.611:396.011:44-1.97:524:16Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:318.65:057.312:356.07:534:16Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:168.75:586.912:29-1.81:395.87:544:16Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:018.77:006.31:16-1.32:515.47:554:16Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:468.68:155.62:07-0.54:094.77:564:16First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:318.69:465.12:590.55:233.87:564:16First Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:138.511:415.03:561.66:252.87:574:16First Quarter15Fri
16Sat11:548.44:592.87:151.67:584:16Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:385.412:328.36:073.97:580.67:594:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:016.31:108.27:164.78:37-0.27:594:17Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:037.11:468.08:215.49:13-0.98:004:17Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:537.72:227.99:205.89:49-1.28:004:18Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:388.22:597.610:146.010:25-1.48:014:18Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:188.53:377.411:076.111:02-1.38:024:19Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:578.64:167.112:006.18:024:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:338.64:586.812:566.08:024:20Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:088.55:436.412:19-0.71:565.78:034:20Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:418.46:325.912:59-0.12:585.48:034:21Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:128.37:285.41:390.54:004.98:034:22Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:428.28:365.02:201.34:584.38:034:23Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:128.110:004.63:022.25:483.68:044:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:448.03:483.16:282.98:044:24Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:034.711:17 AM7.94:424.07:072.18:044:25Third 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 9:56 pm — 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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