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 : 8:22 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 52m at 11:49 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:308.55:576.412:05-0.41:174.67:415:09Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:538.36:565.912:440.52:063.97:405:10Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:148.18:035.41:211.62:543.27:395:12Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:337.99:325.11:582.83:422.47:375:13First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:557.72:334.04:291.87:365:15First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:165.39:18 AM7.53:105.15:181.37:345:17First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:447.36:090.87:335:18First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:386.910:14 AM7.16:236.77:000.47:315:20Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:107.410:55 AM7.08:326.97:480.07:305:22Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:387.811:55 AM7.09:366.88:33-0.57:285:23Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:038.01:007.09:526.79:15-0.87:265:25Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:258.12:027.210:106.59:54-1.17:255:26Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:468.13:017.210:376.110:32-1.17:235:28Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:058.23:587.211:105.511:09-0.97:215:30Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:258.34:567.011:504.711:47-0.37:205:31Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:478.35:576.712:353.77:185:33Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:118.47:036.312:250.61:222.67:165:35Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:368.38:186.01:041.82:121.67:145:36Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:038.39:545.81:443.13:050.77:135:38Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:328.12:284.44:020.07:115:39Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:056.19:03 AM7.93:215.65:03-0.57:095:41Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:576.89:41 AM7.64:476.56:08-0.87:075:43Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:017.510:36 AM7.36:466.97:13-0.97:055:44Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:457.911:52 AM7.18:306.78:12-1.07:035:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:218.11:136.99:296.29:03-0.97:025:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:548.22:266.910:075.69:48-0.77:005:49New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:238.23:306.810:435.010:28-0.36:585:51New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:488.14:266.711:184.311:060.36:565:52New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:098.05:196.611:553.611:421.16:545:54New Moon29Thu
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 4:05 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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