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 7h 49m 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 - Aug 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:046.85:236.89:050.09:355.85:458:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:486.85:557.29:43-0.510:205.85:468:49Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:346.96:237.410:20-1.010:575.85:488:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun3:226.96:507.610:58-1.311:345.65:498:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon4:127.07:177.711:37-1.55:508:44Full Moon5Mon
6Tue5:037.07:457.812:135.212:16-1.45:528:43Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:576.88:147.912:574.812:57-1.15:538:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:536.58:457.91:454.21:39-0.55:548:39Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:556.19:177.92:383.42:230.45:568:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:065.69:517.83:342.63:091.55:578:36Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:305.310:277.74:331.73:582.85:598:34Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:215.35:330.84:573.96:008:33Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:155.86:330.16:114.96:018:31Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:356.57:33-0.67:355.56:038:29Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:407.34:317.18:29-1.08:535.66:048:27Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:377.15:167.59:21-1.39:565.56:058:26Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:367.05:557.710:08-1.410:475.26:078:24New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:356.96:307.810:53-1.311:324.86:088:22New Moon18Sun
19Mon4:316.97:027.711:34-1.06:108:20New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:236.77:307.612:144.412:15-0.56:118:18New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:136.57:567.512:574.012:550.16:128:16Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:036.28:207.41:413.51:350.96:148:15Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:565.98:437.22:253.02:161.86:158:13Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:555.69:107.13:112.52:582.76:178:11Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:065.49:396.93:582.13:443.66:188:09First Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:505.310:126.74:481.74:404.46:208:07First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:555.65:401.45:545.16:218:05First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:146.16:351.07:225.56:228:03First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:036.67:300.78:385.66:248:01Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:276.34:396.98:210.39:285.56:257:59Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:246.45:087.19:08-0.110:025.36:277:57Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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