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 5h 26m 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 - Jul 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:367.47:027.911:08-2.011:375.75:139:17New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:177.27:428.011:47-2.05:149:17New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:006.98:218.112:325.712:27-1.75:149:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:456.68:578.01:285.61:08-1.35:159:16Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:326.29:327.92:275.31:49-0.85:169:16Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:215.710:037.83:285.02:31-0.15:169:15Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:175.310:327.74:294.53:130.75:179:15Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:214.811:017.65:273.93:561.65:189:14First Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:394.411:307.46:193.34:412.55:199:14First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:334.37:042.55:333.45:209:13First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:007.32:544.87:441.86:344.35:219:13First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:337.34:095.58:211.07:414.95:229:12Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:087.24:586.28:560.28:445.45:239:11Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:457.25:366.79:31-0.69:375.75:249:10Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:247.36:107.210:08-1.210:255.85:259:10Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:077.36:447.610:46-1.811:115.85:269:09Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:547.37:177.811:27-2.111:585.65:279:08Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:457.37:528.012:10-2.25:289:07Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:397.18:278.112:495.312:54-2.05:299:06Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:376.79:038.21:454.91:40-1.55:309:05Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:406.29:408.22:454.22:27-0.65:319:04Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:505.610:188.13:493.43:150.55:339:03Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:135.110:568.04:542.64:061.75:349:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:004.95:581.65:033.05:359:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:005.26:590.76:104.15:368:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:177.73:306.07:55-0.17:274.95:388:58Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:007.54:336.78:45-0.78:435.45:398:57Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:477.35:227.39:30-1.19:505.65:408:55Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:357.16:047.610:12-1.310:455.55:418:54New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:237.06:417.810:52-1.311:325.45:438:53New Moon30Mon
31Tue4:116.87:157.811:31-1.25:448:51New Moon31Tue
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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