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 4h 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 - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:398.89:305.02:260.74:403.28:034:27Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:108.711:494.93:132.35:402.08:034:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:408.64:043.96:330.88:034:29Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:585.711:10 AM8.35:085.37:19-0.18:034:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:226.811:41 AM8.16:336.48:01-0.78:034:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:177.712:157.88:036.98:40-1.18:024:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:008.312:537.69:227.19:18-1.38:024:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:378.61:387.410:237.09:55-1.38:014:35New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:118.72:287.311:076.910:32-1.28:014:36New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:438.63:187.111:456.611:09-1.08:014:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:128.54:086.912:246.38:004:39New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:378.44:576.71:075.97:594:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:588.35:476.212:20-0.21:525.47:594:42Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:188.36:435.812:550.42:394.87:584:43Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:378.27:475.31:271.33:244.07:574:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:598.19:054.91:572.34:073.27:574:46First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:228.010:584.82:253.44:502.37:564:47First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:467.92:474.55:351.37:554:49First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:107.86:210.47:544:50First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:357.87:08-0.57:534:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:227.411:08 AM7.96:567.27:57-1.37:524:53Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:477.911:59 AM8.08:157.48:45-2.07:514:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:148.31:088.09:127.39:33-2.47:504:56Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:438.62:208.110:026.910:19-2.67:494:58Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:138.73:297.910:526.411:05-2.37:485:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:428.84:367.611:465.611:50-1.77:475:01Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:108.85:437.112:434.77:455:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:398.86:536.412:33-0.61:423.67:445:04Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:078.88:135.81:160.72:422.67:435:06Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:368.69:565.41:592.23:401.67:425:08Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:058.42:443.84:390.87:405:09Third Quarter31Fri
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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