Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 11:00 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 6:10 pm (7.6 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 - Apr 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:017.19:13 AM6.45:015.64:54-0.15:506:41First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:137.310:22 AM5.97:145.46:020.35:486:42First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:097.511:49 AM5.68:334.97:080.65:456:44Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:547.61:205.69:144.48:050.95:436:45Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:307.62:355.89:413.88:531.25:416:47Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:597.53:336.110:023.39:341.65:396:48Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:227.44:226.310:242.710:112.15:376:50Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:397.25:066.410:492.110:472.65:356:51Full Moon8Mon
9Tue4:547.25:496.611:161.511:243.25:336:53Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:137.16:326.711:471.05:316:54Full Moon10Wed
11Thu5:367.07:186.812:023.812:190.55:296:56Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:026.88:076.812:444.312:540.25:276:57Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:306.69:046.81:304.91:330.15:256:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:596.410:116.82:235.32:160.05:237:00Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:276.111:266.93:325.63:040.15:217:02Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:005.95:015.84:000.25:197:03Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:327.09:11 AM5.76:425.65:030.35:177:05Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:217.210:41 AM5.57:265.26:070.45:157:06Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:587.312:085.67:554.57:080.65:137:08Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:287.41:305.88:273.68:020.85:127:09Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:567.62:456.39:022.58:531.35:107:10Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:257.73:546.79:401.39:401.95:087:12New Moon22Mon
23Tue3:547.84:577.110:200.110:272.75:067:13New Moon23Tue
24Wed4:257.85:597.511:03-0.911:163.55:047:15New Moon24Wed
25Thu4:587.87:007.711:47-1.55:027:16Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:337.68:037.712:094.312:35-1.95:017:18Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:117.39:107.71:085.01:24-1.84:597:19Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:536.811:207.73:185.43:17-1.45:578:21Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:416.24:495.54:13-0.75:558:22First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:277.79:43 AM5.67:035.35:140.05:538:24First Quarter30Tue
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 8:35 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 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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