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 4h 40m 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 - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:368.78:165.52:05-0.24:024.58:044:26First Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:138.69:505.02:530.95:053.58:044:27First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:498.511:505.03:452.16:022.38:044:28First Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:268.54:453.46:531.18:034:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:535.612:038.45:534.57:400.08:034:30Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:146.512:428.37:075.48:23-0.98:034:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:137.41:228.28:176.09:05-1.58:034:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:018.12:068.09:206.39:46-1.98:024:34Full Moon8Tue
9Wed5:448.52:517.810:186.410:27-1.98:024:35Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:248.73:397.511:136.311:08-1.78:024:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:018.84:277.212:086.18:014:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:378.75:156.81:045.88:014:39Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:118.66:066.312:31-0.62:025.48:004:40Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:428.47:015.81:120.13:014.97:594:41Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:118.28:045.21:541.03:594.37:594:43Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:388.19:254.82:352.04:533.67:584:44Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:057.911:434.73:183.15:432.97:574:46Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:347.84:064.16:282.17:564:47Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:095.311:06 AM7.65:115.17:081.47:564:49Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:216.111:41 AM7.56:305.87:450.77:554:50Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:066.812:197.57:446.28:210.07:544:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:407.41:007.58:436.48:57-0.67:534:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:107.81:457.59:306.59:34-1.17:524:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:398.12:337.610:116.410:13-1.57:514:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:078.33:247.610:516.210:53-1.77:504:58New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:368.54:177.511:355.911:34-1.67:494:59New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:078.65:127.212:235.47:475:01Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:388.66:126.812:17-1.11:164.77:465:02Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:118.67:176.21:00-0.42:133.97:455:04Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:458.68:335.71:450.73:133.07:445:06First Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:208.510:095.32:311.94:142.17:425:07First Quarter31Thu
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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