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 6h 37m 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 - Jul 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:577.34:065.48:471.27:514.75:139:17Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:237.25:026.19:160.58:545.25:139:17Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:537.15:466.79:45-0.19:495.65:149:17Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:257.16:237.110:15-0.710:375.95:159:16Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:007.06:557.510:47-1.111:206.05:159:16Full Moon5Fri
6Sat3:387.07:277.711:21-1.55:169:16Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:187.07:587.812:026.011:57 AM-1.75:179:15Full Moon7Sun
8Mon5:016.88:298.012:456.012:36-1.85:189:15Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:486.69:028.01:335.81:17-1.65:199:14Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:406.39:368.12:265.51:59-1.25:209:13Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:405.910:108.13:244.92:43-0.65:219:13Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:505.310:448.04:234.13:290.35:229:12Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:134.811:198.05:223.24:181.45:229:11Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun11:544.611:548.06:192.15:122.75:239:11Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:595.07:130.96:163.85:259:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:317.93:375.88:04-0.27:284.85:269:09Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:117.84:436.68:52-1.18:405.45:279:08Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:547.85:357.39:38-1.89:455.75:289:07Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:407.76:197.810:23-2.210:445.85:299:06New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:307.57:008.011:07-2.411:395.75:309:05New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:227.37:398.111:50-2.25:319:04New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:147.08:158.112:335.512:33-1.85:329:03Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:066.68:508.01:285.11:17-1.25:349:02Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:596.19:237.82:264.72:00-0.45:359:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:555.69:527.73:244.22:430.55:368:59Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:585.110:207.54:213.63:271.65:378:58First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:154.710:487.35:173.04:132.65:398:57First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:164.66:092.45:043.65:408:56First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:315.06:591.76:084.65:418:54First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:525.77:441.17:245.25:428:53Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:256.94:446.38:260.58:365.65:448:52Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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