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 24m 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 - Dec 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:218.75:236.81:08-2.12:456.77:444:18Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:078.67:116.02:01-1.44:405.97:454:17Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:488.58:595.22:55-0.36:044.87:464:17Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:248.511:044.83:500.96:493.57:474:17Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:568.44:492.37:272.17:484:16Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:215.112:258.45:513.68:010.87:494:16Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:576.012:518.36:584.88:33-0.37:514:16Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:067.01:178.18:045.89:05-1.17:524:16Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:007.81:437.99:076.59:38-1.67:534:16New Moon9Mon
10Tue5:468.42:107.710:076.810:11-1.97:534:16New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:278.72:397.511:057.010:47-1.87:544:16New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:078.83:137.312:037.07:554:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:468.83:527.01:066.97:564:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:238.74:376.712:04-1.32:186.67:574:16Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:598.512:44-0.87:584:16Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:318.41:25-0.27:584:16Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:598.37:395.22:060.55:315.07:594:17First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:238.29:064.72:461.46:034.28:004:17First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:458.110:534.43:252.46:293.38:004:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:088.04:073.56:552.28:014:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:384.911:32 AM8.04:594.67:231.18:014:19Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:195.811:57 AM8.06:095.67:540.08:024:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:136.812:238.07:226.48:28-1.08:024:20Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:537.612:518.18:266.99:06-1.98:024:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:308.21:248.29:217.29:48-2.68:034:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:078.62:078.210:117.310:32-2.98:034:22Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:458.83:038.111:037.211:18-2.98:034:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:238.94:067.912:007.08:034:23Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:018.95:147.312:06-2.51:056.58:034:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:388.96:256.612:54-1.82:185.78:034:25Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:138.87:515.71:41-0.73:344.78:034:26Third Quarter31Tue
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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