Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 9:03 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 4:57 pm (7.0 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 - Oct 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:516.66:257.112:291.512:343.27:116:51Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:406.76:477.01:000.91:093.97:126:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:326.77:106.81:340.41:484.77:146:47Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:326.87:296.62:110.02:335.37:156:45Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:456.87:336.52:54-0.33:295.97:166:43Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:166.93:44-0.34:546.37:186:41Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:377.14:42-0.37:196:39Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:317.45:48-0.27:216:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:107.56:58-0.28:555.37:226:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:345.93:417.68:02-0.19:244.47:246:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:046.14:087.78:590.29:583.37:256:31Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:256.44:337.89:490.710:362.17:276:29New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:386.84:587.910:361.411:150.87:286:27New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:457.25:247.911:222.411:57-0.37:306:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:487.45:517.812:083.47:316:23Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:527.66:207.712:39-1.112:584.47:336:21Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:577.76:507.31:23-1.51:555.37:346:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:077.87:226.92:09-1.53:055.97:366:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:217.87:566.42:59-1.14:476.17:376:15First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:337.83:52-0.67:396:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:357.94:530.17:406:12First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:257.86:000.89:264.77:426:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:057.77:091.39:504.17:446:08Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:315.13:357.68:111.810:083.57:456:06Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:595.43:577.59:012.210:242.87:476:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:035.74:117.39:432.710:412.17:486:02Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:566.14:227.310:213.211:021.37:506:01Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:426.54:367.310:563.811:260.67:515:59Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:266.94:557.311:324.411:53-0.17:535:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:107.24:177.211:095.011:24-0.76:544:56Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:557.54:377.111:505.66:564:54Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 7:00 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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