Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 17m at 11:01 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:05 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:257.73:466.09:461.99:291.85:518:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:577.84:566.610:250.710:202.55:508:27New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:287.85:587.111:05-0.311:103.25:488:28New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:007.86:557.411:46-1.15:468:30New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:347.67:517.712:004.012:28-1.55:458:31New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:087.38:477.812:544.61:12-1.75:438:33Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:457.09:457.81:535.11:57-1.55:428:34Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:246.510:447.83:035.32:44-1.15:408:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:076.011:447.74:305.43:34-0.45:398:37First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:005.46:275.14:270.35:378:38First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:407.610:09 AM4.97:544.65:251.05:368:40First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:287.511:39 AM4.68:444.06:271.75:348:41First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:087.41:314.69:163.47:282.35:338:42Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:387.33:074.99:392.88:242.85:328:44Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:597.24:135.49:582.19:133.35:308:45Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:187.15:045.910:181.39:573.85:298:46Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:397.15:486.410:420.610:384.25:288:48Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:047.16:296.811:08-0.111:184.65:268:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:327.17:097.211:38-0.711:595.05:258:50Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:027.07:507.412:11-1.25:248:51Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:346.98:347.712:445.412:48-1.55:238:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:076.89:217.81:345.61:30-1.75:228:54Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:436.510:117.82:325.72:15-1.65:218:55Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:266.211:027.93:405.73:04-1.35:208:56Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:285.711:517.94:575.43:57-0.75:198:57Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:505.26:154.84:540.05:188:59Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:367.911:24 AM4.87:183.95:550.95:179:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:167.91:084.88:072.86:591.85:169:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:547.92:535.28:491.68:022.75:159:02Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:297.94:155.99:290.49:013.55:159:03Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:037.95:206.610:08-0.69:574.25:149:04Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:03 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 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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