Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 21m at 9:03 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:27 am (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jun 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:027.95:587.010:24-1.210:175.15:139:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:297.76:507.610:59-1.911:125.75:139:06Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:587.57:388.011:36-2.35:129:07Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:287.38:258.212:086.112:14-2.45:119:08Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:027.09:108.21:106.312:54-2.15:119:09Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:386.69:568.12:206.31:36-1.75:109:09Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:196.210:408.03:496.12:20-1.15:109:10Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:227.83:06-0.45:109:11Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:577.73:530.35:099:12Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:284.77:294.54:411.25:099:12Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:257.611:00 AM4.38:003.75:302.15:099:13Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:487.512:574.28:232.96:233.05:089:14Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:087.43:124.68:451.97:193.95:089:14Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:307.44:315.49:081.08:174.75:089:15Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:537.45:246.29:340.09:115.45:089:15Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:197.46:086.910:04-1.010:025.95:089:16Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:457.46:487.510:37-1.810:516.35:089:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat3:137.47:277.911:15-2.411:396.55:089:16New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:447.48:088.111:56-2.85:089:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:227.48:508.312:306.612:41-2.95:089:17Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:137.19:328.31:286.61:28-2.75:099:17Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:176.710:138.32:366.22:17-2.25:099:17Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:326.110:528.33:545.73:08-1.45:099:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:555.311:288.25:134.73:59-0.25:109:18First Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:334.76:233.64:511.15:109:18First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:028.212:374.47:192.35:472.55:109:18First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:348.12:445.08:061.06:503.85:119:18Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:058.04:135.98:47-0.27:595.05:119:18Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:367.85:176.89:25-1.19:085.75:129:18Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:077.76:077.510:03-1.710:136.25:129:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 10:45 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 80% 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 (80% 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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