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 36m 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 - Jan 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:249.04:437.512:246.48:044:26Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:069.05:396.912:14-2.01:346.08:044:27Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:478.86:396.21:01-1.22:505.48:044:28Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:268.77:465.51:48-0.14:084.78:034:29Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:028.59:114.92:351.05:183.98:034:30Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:358.211:264.73:232.26:133.18:034:31Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:038.04:163.56:572.28:034:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:405.211:29 AM7.85:184.67:331.48:024:33Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:056.011:57 AM7.66:325.58:040.78:024:35Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:026.812:277.57:476.18:350.18:024:36Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:447.51:017.48:526.49:05-0.38:014:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:207.91:387.49:446.69:37-0.78:014:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:518.22:197.310:276.610:10-1.08:004:40New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:208.33:027.311:056.610:45-1.27:594:41New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:478.43:467.211:436.511:21-1.27:594:42New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:158.54:327.112:236.27:584:44Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:428.55:216.81:085.97:574:45Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:118.56:156.412:38-0.71:575.37:574:47Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:418.57:195.91:18-0.12:504.67:564:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:118.58:365.41:590.83:443.77:554:50First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:438.410:115.02:421.94:392.67:544:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:158.33:293.25:341.57:534:53First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:225.210:50 AM8.24:274.46:280.37:524:54First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:206.111:28 AM8.25:435.57:20-0.77:514:56Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:307.012:128.17:076.28:10-1.47:504:57Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:207.81:028.08:216.58:58-1.97:494:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:028.31:587.99:256.59:44-2.17:485:00Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:418.62:567.710:216.310:29-2.07:465:02Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:188.73:547.511:145.911:14-1.77:455:04Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:538.74:507.212:075.57:445:05Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:268.65:466.71:014.97:435:07Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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