Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 11:00 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:08 am (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Dec 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:468.35:476.512:49-1.12:226.17:424:19Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:328.46:446.01:34-0.83:375.87:444:18Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:178.38:105.52:23-0.34:535.27:454:18First Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:598.39:465.13:170.45:544.47:464:17First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:398.311:324.94:151.36:413.37:474:17First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:178.35:182.37:232.07:484:17Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:245.412:538.46:243.38:030.87:494:16Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:536.11:288.47:294.18:42-0.47:504:16Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:597.02:048.38:294.89:22-1.37:524:16Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:557.72:418.29:265.410:02-1.97:534:16Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:458.33:208.010:215.810:43-2.27:534:16Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:328.64:007.711:186.011:25-2.17:544:16Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:188.84:437.312:196.17:554:16Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:038.85:296.812:08-1.71:276.07:564:16Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:488.76:186.312:53-1.12:475.77:574:16Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:318.67:155.71:38-0.34:165.37:584:16Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:128.48:235.12:250.65:344.67:584:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:498.29:534.63:131.66:293.97:594:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:208.04:062.67:083.28:004:17Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:144.611:48 AM7.95:033.57:382.48:004:18Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:105.212:157.86:074.48:041.68:014:18Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:205.912:437.77:115.18:300.98:014:19Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:106.61:147.78:105.68:570.28:024:19Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:507.21:477.69:015.99:26-0.48:024:20Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:247.62:217.69:466.29:57-0.98:034:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:578.02:587.510:296.310:32-1.38:034:21New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:308.33:377.511:136.411:09-1.58:034:22New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:038.54:207.311:596.311:49-1.68:034:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:388.65:077.012:526.18:044:23Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:158.76:016.612:31-1.31:505.78:044:24Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:538.76:586.11:16-0.82:535.28:044:25Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 12:34 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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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