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 : 9:46 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 1:15 am (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jul 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:015.011:167.95:244.53:510.65:139:17Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:274.611:467.86:103.64:381.65:149:17Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:074.46:542.45:312.75:159:16Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:187.82:094.87:371.26:333.85:159:16Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:507.93:495.78:20-0.17:414.75:169:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:247.94:566.69:04-1.38:495.45:179:15Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:027.95:487.39:48-2.39:515.95:189:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:458.06:347.910:34-2.910:496.05:199:14New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:347.97:178.211:20-3.211:466.05:199:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:287.78:008.312:07-3.05:209:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:257.38:418.312:465.812:55-2.65:219:12Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:246.89:218.31:515.41:43-1.85:229:12Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:256.210:008.23:014.92:31-0.95:239:11Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:325.510:368.04:144.23:190.35:249:10First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:534.811:107.85:233.44:081.55:259:09First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:464.511:407.66:252.65:002.85:269:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:584.87:181.76:004.05:289:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:097.33:335.68:031.07:124.95:299:06Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:387.14:386.38:420.48:295.55:309:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:107.05:256.99:17-0.19:375.95:319:04Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:466.96:047.39:51-0.510:326.05:329:03Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:266.86:377.610:25-0.811:156.05:339:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:096.87:077.710:59-1.011:515.95:349:01Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:546.87:347.711:34-1.25:369:00Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:396.78:007.712:275.812:10-1.25:378:59Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:256.68:257.81:055.612:47-1.15:388:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:146.48:517.81:475.21:24-0.75:398:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:066.09:187.82:324.72:02-0.25:418:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:055.69:477.83:214.12:410.65:428:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:145.210:177.74:113.23:231.55:438:52Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:374.910:497.75:032.34:082.75:458:51Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:30 am — 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 87% 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 (87% 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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