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 6h 25m 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 - Aug 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:576.77:457.712:155.212:09-0.95:458:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:436.58:127.612:584.912:47-0.55:478:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:296.28:377.61:424.51:250.05:488:47Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:185.99:017.52:284.12:040.75:498:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:105.59:277.43:153.72:421.55:518:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:105.29:557.34:033.23:222.35:528:42First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:214.910:277.14:522.64:043.25:538:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:014.85:412.04:534.15:558:39First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:235.26:311.45:594.85:568:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:405.87:210.87:175.35:588:36Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:216.94:276.48:090.18:265.65:598:34Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:076.95:036.98:55-0.59:215.66:008:32Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:587.05:357.29:39-1.110:075.46:028:31Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:537.26:057.510:23-1.510:505.16:038:29Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:507.36:367.711:07-1.711:354.66:048:27Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:487.37:077.811:51-1.56:068:25Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:477.27:407.912:244.012:36-1.16:078:23Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:486.98:147.91:153.31:22-0.36:098:22Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:526.58:497.92:112.52:080.76:108:20Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:036.09:267.83:081.82:581.96:118:18Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:295.710:057.64:091.23:523.16:138:16Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:165.75:110.64:564.16:148:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:586.16:140.26:164.96:168:12Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:146.67:18-0.17:485.36:178:10Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:326.74:107.18:17-0.29:115.36:188:08Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:336.54:557.49:09-0.310:095.16:208:06Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:356.55:337.59:55-0.310:494.86:218:04Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:316.56:057.510:35-0.211:214.56:238:02New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:216.56:327.411:130.011:534.16:248:00New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:066.56:557.311:490.36:257:58New Moon30Thu
31Fri5:506.47:147.212:253.712:250.76:277:56New Moon31Fri
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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