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 1h 45m at 8:22 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:127.43:254.88:051.66:344.55:139:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:347.34:425.78:360.77:455.45:139:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:587.25:316.59:06-0.18:556.05:149:17Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:257.16:097.19:37-0.79:556.45:159:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:547.16:417.510:11-1.310:446.65:169:16Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:267.17:137.810:46-1.811:266.75:169:16New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:037.17:438.011:25-2.15:179:15New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:487.18:158.112:076.612:05-2.35:189:15New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:427.08:468.112:526.512:48-2.35:199:14Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:426.89:178.11:446.11:31-1.95:209:13Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:476.39:478.22:425.62:15-1.35:219:13Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:595.710:178.23:444.72:59-0.35:229:12Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:215.010:478.14:453.63:440.95:239:11First Quarter13Thu
14Fri11:024.611:178.15:432.44:312.35:249:11First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:164.76:381.15:253.85:259:10First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:165.67:30-0.16:345.15:269:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:217.94:326.68:19-1.17:556.05:279:08Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:587.85:257.49:06-1.89:126.45:289:07Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:407.76:087.99:52-2.310:186.55:299:06Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:297.56:488.110:36-2.411:156.45:309:05Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:247.37:258.211:20-2.35:319:04Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:197.18:008.112:076.112:03-2.05:329:03Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:146.88:328.012:585.712:44-1.55:349:02Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:076.49:017.81:505.31:25-0.85:359:01Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:016.09:267.72:434.82:050.05:368:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:595.49:487.63:364.12:431.05:378:58Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:054.910:087.44:273.43:212.15:398:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:304.610:317.35:152.63:593.25:408:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:044.76:021.94:414.35:418:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:315.46:481.25:445.35:428:53Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:376.27:330.57:226.05:448:52Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:39 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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