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 3h 03m 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 - Oct 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:207.13:520.05:365.77:116:51First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:357.24:470.37:126:49First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:347.45:490.79:185.37:146:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:207.56:571.09:504.97:156:45Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:245.33:567.48:011.110:104.57:176:43Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:465.44:237.48:541.310:254.07:186:41Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:555.74:437.39:381.410:413.57:206:38Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:526.04:587.310:151.611:012.87:216:36Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:436.35:127.310:502.011:262.07:236:34Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:326.55:307.311:242.511:541.27:246:32Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:206.85:527.311:583.17:266:30Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:117.06:177.212:260.412:363.97:276:28Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:057.16:417.11:02-0.31:174.67:296:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:057.27:067.01:42-0.82:055.37:306:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:147.37:276.82:28-1.03:035.97:326:22Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:337.47:406.63:19-1.14:216.27:336:21Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:507.54:17-0.97:356:19Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:517.65:23-0.58:315.77:366:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:387.86:33-0.18:544.97:386:15Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:315.73:157.87:400.39:244.07:396:13Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:085.83:477.98:400.89:572.97:416:11Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:346.14:147.99:331.510:311.87:426:09Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:456.64:397.810:212.211:060.77:446:07New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:477.05:037.811:073.111:42-0.27:456:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:457.45:277.611:534.07:476:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:417.65:527.412:19-0.812:424.87:496:02Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:377.86:187.112:57-1.11:375.47:506:00Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:367.96:446.71:37-1.12:445.97:525:59Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:387.97:116.32:19-0.84:186.17:535:57Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:437.83:04-0.37:555:55First Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:447.82:560.26:564:54First Quarter31Sun
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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