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 1h 46m 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 - Nov 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:447.74:516.912:366.16:584:52Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:397.84:376.812:38-1.21:326.46:594:51Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:417.81:22-1.27:014:49Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:467.82:13-1.07:024:48Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:437.93:11-0.67:044:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:297.94:14-0.17:595.27:054:45Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:058.05:200.57:454.27:074:43Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:358.06:251.28:112.97:094:42Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:345.62:028.17:242.08:431.57:104:40Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:016.22:288.18:192.99:190.27:124:39Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:126.92:558.29:103.89:56-1.07:134:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat5:137.63:228.110:004.710:34-1.87:154:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:108.13:518.010:525.511:14-2.27:164:35New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:058.44:217.711:486.111:55-2.27:184:34Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:008.64:537.312:546.47:204:32Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:568.65:266.812:39-1.92:206.57:214:31Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:538.51:26-1.37:234:30Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:498.32:16-0.57:244:29First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:398.23:100.47:264:28First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:218.04:081.27:504.37:274:27First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:537.95:092.18:123.67:294:26First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:264.71:157.76:092.88:292.77:304:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:135.11:317.67:053.68:461.97:314:24Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:235.71:467.67:564.39:061.07:334:23Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:166.42:047.68:424.99:280.27:344:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:017.02:267.69:255.59:54-0.67:364:22Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:427.52:487.510:076.010:23-1.27:374:21Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:217.93:107.510:506.410:57-1.77:384:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:028.23:277.411:356.711:35-1.97:404:20Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:458.43:307.312:276.97:414:19Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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