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 56m 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 - Mar 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:037.72:325.13:41-0.16:515:56Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:016.68:35 AM7.33:426.04:400.06:495:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:337.09:13 AM6.95:336.55:460.16:475:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:367.410:09 AM6.58:236.36:530.36:456:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:227.711:29 AM6.29:236.07:540.36:436:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:587.812:516.19:515.68:430.46:416:04Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:287.72:016.210:075.29:230.56:396:05Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:517.62:596.310:234.79:570.76:366:07New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:087.54:496.411:444.111:281.17:347:09New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:207.55:376.412:093.47:327:10New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:327.56:256.412:382.77:307:12New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:477.57:156.412:282.21:081.97:287:13Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:067.58:086.41:003.01:421.27:267:15Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:277.49:076.41:323.82:180.67:247:16Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:487.210:196.32:074.72:590.17:227:18Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:067.12:455.43:46-0.27:207:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:026.48:13 AM7.13:306.14:42-0.47:187:21First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:016.78:15 AM7.04:496.65:47-0.57:167:22First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:057.16:56-0.67:147:24First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:427.411:39 AM6.68:296.48:02-0.77:127:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:117.61:236.59:175.79:01-0.67:107:27Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:377.72:506.69:584.79:52-0.37:077:28Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:007.84:086.810:383.510:380.37:057:30Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:237.95:197.011:192.211:221.27:037:31Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:478.06:257.112:011.07:017:33Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:118.07:297.212:052.212:440.06:597:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:377.98:357.212:503.41:28-0.76:577:36Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:057.79:467.21:384.42:13-1.06:557:37Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:347.411:067.22:345.33:00-1.06:537:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:046.93:425.93:52-0.66:517:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:307.28:38 AM6.55:196.24:49-0.16:497:42Third Quarter31Mon
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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