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 2h 01m 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 - Sep 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:565.99:307.13:560.93:534.26:297:54First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:446.14:510.65:055.16:307:52First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:166.65:490.46:465.66:317:50First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:227.06:490.48:475.76:337:48First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:117.37:500.49:565.56:347:46Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:425.94:507.58:460.310:315.36:367:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:506.05:227.59:330.310:515.06:377:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:526.15:487.410:140.311:104.66:387:39Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:456.36:087.310:500.311:334.26:407:37Full Moon9Thu
10Fri4:336.46:257.311:230.56:417:35Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:196.56:417.312:003.711:55 AM0.86:437:33Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:076.57:007.312:303.112:281.36:447:31Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:576.47:227.21:032.41:022.06:457:29Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:506.37:477.21:391.71:382.86:477:27Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:516.28:137.02:201.02:173.76:487:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:016.28:406.93:040.43:024.66:507:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:316.29:096.83:540.03:595.46:517:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:186.54:51-0.35:205.96:527:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:366.95:55-0.57:016.16:547:16Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:287.37:03-0.78:235.86:557:14Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:186.44:077.58:08-0.89:165.26:577:12Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:426.54:417.69:06-0.710:004.46:587:10Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:006.75:117.79:58-0.510:413.57:007:08New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:126.95:387.710:450.011:222.57:017:06New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:177.06:047.711:300.77:027:03New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:197.06:307.612:051.612:141.77:047:01New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:217.06:567.512:470.812:592.77:056:59Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:256.97:237.21:310.21:483.77:076:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:356.97:516.92:16-0.12:444.77:086:55Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:556.98:216.53:02-0.23:545.47:106:53First Quarter30Thu
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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