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 33m at 9:46 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:518.33:368.210:325.610:59-2.77:424:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:448.74:178.011:286.011:44-2.77:434:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:368.85:027.612:326.27:444:18Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:288.85:517.012:32-2.31:466.27:464:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:218.86:486.31:22-1.63:205.87:474:17Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:128.77:575.62:13-0.75:155.27:484:17Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:018.59:255.03:070.46:304.47:494:16Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:448.311:304.74:041.57:203.57:504:16Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:218.15:052.67:562.67:514:16Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:335.012:507.96:093.68:231.87:524:16Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:555.71:147.87:124.48:461.17:534:16Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:556.51:357.68:105.19:090.47:544:16Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:447.11:587.59:035.69:34-0.17:554:16Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:257.62:247.49:516.010:01-0.67:564:16New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:027.92:547.410:366.310:31-0.97:574:16New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:368.23:277.211:216.411:03-1.07:584:16New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:098.34:007.112:086.57:584:16New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:428.44:356.812:596.57:594:17Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:178.55:106.612:16-1.01:576.38:004:17Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:528.55:546.212:56-0.72:596.08:004:17Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:298.57:015.71:38-0.34:025.58:014:18Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:048.48:275.22:230.34:574.88:014:18First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:398.410:044.83:101.15:443.88:024:19First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:138.411:554.94:032.26:272.68:024:20First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:478.45:043.27:091.38:034:20Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:535.512:228.46:124.37:500.08:034:21Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:166.412:598.47:205.18:32-1.18:034:22Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:167.41:388.48:255.89:15-2.08:034:22Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:068.12:218.49:246.29:59-2.68:034:23Full Moon29Sun
30Mon5:528.63:078.210:216.310:43-2.78:044:24Full Moon30Mon
31Tue6:368.93:577.911:196.311:28-2.58:044:25Full Moon31Tue
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 1:58 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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