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 4h 16m 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 - Nov 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:357.73:540.86:584:52First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:157.74:581.48:254.47:004:50First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:457.66:021.98:393.97:014:49Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:345.02:067.56:592.38:513.27:034:47Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:595.32:227.57:482.79:072.37:044:46Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:045.82:397.58:313.29:271.47:064:44Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:596.32:597.69:113.79:520.47:074:43Full Moon7Sun
8Mon4:486.93:227.69:504.310:22-0.57:094:41Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:377.43:477.610:315.010:55-1.37:114:40Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:267.84:127.511:145.611:34-1.87:124:38Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:178.14:377.412:036.17:144:37Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:138.25:007.212:17-2.11:006.47:154:36Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:138.25:166.91:04-2.02:126.67:174:35Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:148.21:56-1.67:184:33Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon11:118.22:53-1.07:204:32Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:008.23:55-0.27:224.97:214:31Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:428.25:000.77:463.87:234:30Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:178.26:061.78:152.67:244:29Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:495.41:478.27:082.68:451.47:264:28Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:126.12:138.18:053.69:160.37:274:27Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:176.82:388.08:584.49:47-0.67:294:26New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:137.53:027.89:495.210:20-1.27:304:25New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:048.03:277.610:405.810:54-1.67:324:24New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:518.33:537.411:346.211:29-1.67:334:23New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:388.54:207.112:356.57:354:22Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:248.54:486.712:07-1.41:516.57:364:21Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:118.412:47-1.07:374:21Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:588.31:30-0.47:394:20Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:428.22:170.27:404:19First Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:218.13:050.97:414:19First Quarter30Tue
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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