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 5h 05m 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 - Oct 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:246.24:387.59:280.110:173.77:106:52Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:366.54:587.610:130.410:512.57:126:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:436.95:217.710:561.011:301.27:136:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:487.15:467.811:392.07:156:46New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:537.36:137.812:120.012:233.07:166:44Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:597.46:427.812:56-0.91:114.17:186:42Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:107.57:137.51:43-1.52:055.17:196:39Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:287.57:477.22:34-1.73:115.87:206:37First Quarter8Sun
9Mon11:527.68:286.73:28-1.44:446.27:226:35First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:087.74:28-0.97:406.07:236:33First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:107.85:36-0.39:005.47:256:31First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:587.86:480.39:394.87:266:29Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:405.43:377.87:570.810:064.17:286:27Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:205.54:097.78:541.310:283.47:296:25Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:375.84:337.59:411.810:472.77:316:23Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:376.14:497.310:202.411:081.97:326:21Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:296.45:007.210:563.111:311.27:346:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:166.75:127.111:323.711:570.57:356:18Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:016.95:287.012:094.47:376:16Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:457.15:486.912:260.012:495.17:396:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:327.36:076.712:57-0.41:335.67:406:12Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:237.46:186.51:31-0.52:276.07:426:10Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:237.42:10-0.57:436:08Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:327.42:54-0.47:456:06Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:407.53:45-0.27:466:05Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:337.64:440.17:486:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:107.65:500.49:355.27:496:01Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:387.76:550.79:054.47:515:59Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:095.42:027.86:551.18:243.26:524:58Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:405.82:247.97:491.78:541.86:544:56Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:016.32:488.08:392.59:290.36:564:54New Moon31Tue
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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