Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 10:17 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 5:36 pm (7.4 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 - Jan 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:498.32:097.410:236.710:08-1.08:044:27New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:238.52:467.311:106.810:41-1.18:044:28New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:558.53:267.211:536.711:16-1.18:034:29New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:258.54:097.012:376.58:034:30New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:538.54:536.71:236.38:034:31Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:218.45:396.412:29-0.62:136.08:034:32Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:488.46:325.91:07-0.23:045.58:034:33Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:158.47:385.41:440.53:534.88:024:34Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:438.38:595.02:221.34:404.08:024:36First Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:118.210:394.83:022.35:242.98:014:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:408.23:463.56:091.78:014:38First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:005.111:11 AM8.14:444.66:530.58:004:39Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:526.111:43 AM8.26:015.77:38-0.78:004:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:547.112:208.27:216.48:24-1.77:594:42Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:397.91:048.38:306.89:10-2.47:584:44Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:208.41:588.39:316.99:57-2.87:584:45Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:008.82:578.110:276.710:44-2.87:574:46Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:388.93:597.911:236.411:31-2.47:564:48Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:158.95:007.512:235.97:554:49Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:528.96:036.912:19-1.71:275.27:544:51Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:278.87:116.11:05-0.72:334.47:534:52Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:018.68:295.51:510.53:393.67:524:54Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:338.410:175.02:371.94:422.77:514:55Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:038.23:263.35:411.97:504:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:365.310:33 AM7.94:234.66:331.17:494:59Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:226.111:04 AM7.65:405.77:190.57:485:00Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:297.011:38 AM7.47:146.38:000.17:475:02Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:167.612:177.28:426.68:38-0.27:465:03Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:548.01:037.19:466.69:14-0.47:445:05Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:278.21:537.010:276.59:50-0.67:435:06New Moon30Sat
31Sun5:568.22:427.010:566.310:25-0.77:425:08New Moon31Sun
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 7:56 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 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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