Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 9:05 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:526.19:328.02:493.82:310.05:468:49Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:085.510:057.93:543.03:191.35:478:48First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:445.010:377.74:572.14:092.75:488:46First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:495.15:571.35:074.05:508:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:385.86:550.66:235.15:518:43First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:546.57:480.17:545.75:528:42Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:226.84:487.18:36-0.29:235.95:548:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:066.65:307.59:19-0.510:285.95:558:39Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:556.56:057.79:59-0.611:075.85:578:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:476.56:367.710:37-0.711:365.65:588:35Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:376.67:037.611:13-0.75:598:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:256.67:277.512:055.411:48 AM-0.66:018:32Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:116.57:477.512:365.112:22-0.46:028:30Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:586.48:067.51:114.712:560.06:038:28Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:466.18:277.51:494.21:300.56:058:27Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:395.88:517.52:293.52:041.26:068:25Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:385.59:187.43:122.82:402.16:088:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:485.39:457.33:572.13:183.16:098:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:175.210:157.24:451.34:014.26:108:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:265.55:380.55:015.16:128:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:116.26:35-0.26:275.86:138:15Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:086.87:34-0.97:556.16:158:14Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:237.14:507.38:32-1.49:046.06:168:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:307.25:267.69:26-1.89:585.76:178:10Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:407.35:597.810:17-2.010:475.16:198:08New Moon25Wed
26Thu3:487.46:317.811:06-1.811:364.46:208:06New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:537.37:017.911:52-1.36:228:04New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:577.17:317.912:253.612:37-0.56:238:02Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:016.78:007.81:172.81:220.56:248:00Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:076.38:297.62:092.02:081.86:267:58Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:236.08:597.43:021.32:573.06:277:56Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 1:20 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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