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 5h 31m 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 - Dec 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:518.010:244.63:571.77:384.17:434:18First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:167.94:532.47:503.37:444:18First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:164.612:387.95:503.28:052.47:454:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:085.11:017.96:474.08:251.47:464:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:215.91:257.97:414.78:500.37:474:17Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:156.71:517.98:325.39:20-0.87:494:16Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:027.42:198.09:205.99:54-1.77:504:16Full Moon7Tue
8Wed5:468.02:488.010:076.310:32-2.37:514:16Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:318.43:208.010:576.711:14-2.77:524:16Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:168.73:577.811:506.87:534:16Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:038.84:437.512:00-2.712:536.87:544:16Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:518.85:427.012:48-2.32:086.57:554:16Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:388.76:586.21:39-1.63:385.97:564:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:238.78:295.52:32-0.65:155.07:564:16Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:048.610:194.93:270.56:233.87:574:16Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:418.54:251.97:102.67:584:16Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:364.912:148.45:273.27:481.47:594:17Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:245.712:448.36:344.48:220.37:594:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:406.61:138.17:425.48:55-0.68:004:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:377.51:417.98:466.09:27-1.18:004:18Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:248.12:107.79:456.59:59-1.58:014:18New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:078.52:417.510:416.710:33-1.68:024:19New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:468.73:157.311:366.811:09-1.58:024:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:238.73:547.112:326.78:024:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:598.74:366.81:326.58:034:20Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:338.65:226.412:25-0.82:356.28:034:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:058.46:146.01:05-0.33:405.88:034:22Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:348.37:145.51:450.34:395.38:034:23Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:018.28:285.02:251.15:264.68:044:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:288.29:594.63:042.06:023.78:044:24First Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:548.13:463.06:302.78:044:25First Quarter31Fri
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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