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 46m 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 - Apr 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:457.35:550.46:477:43Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:437.47:060.86:457:45Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:277.412:255.49:555.08:111.16:437:46Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:007.42:005.410:164.59:031.46:407:47Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:257.33:185.610:313.99:451.76:387:49Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:427.24:185.810:483.110:212.26:367:50Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:527.15:106.111:082.310:542.76:347:52New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:027.15:596.411:311.511:273.36:327:53New Moon8Tue
9Wed5:187.26:466.711:580.66:307:55New Moon9Wed
10Thu5:377.27:346.912:014.012:28-0.16:287:56New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:597.18:257.112:384.71:01-0.76:267:58Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:207.09:227.21:185.31:40-1.16:247:59Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:366.910:297.22:025.82:24-1.36:228:01Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:396.911:467.22:566.33:14-1.26:208:02Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:406.74:096.54:11-1.06:188:04First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:587.35:15-0.76:178:05First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:527.46:22-0.36:158:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:317.512:065.68:405.07:280.26:138:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:027.61:525.59:103.98:270.96:118:10Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:287.73:265.99:452.69:201.66:098:11Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:527.74:456.410:211.210:092.66:078:13Full Moon21Mon
22Tue4:167.85:516.910:58-0.110:563.56:058:14Full Moon22Tue
23Wed4:417.86:527.411:36-1.111:444.46:038:16Full Moon23Wed
24Thu5:077.77:497.712:15-1.86:028:17Full Moon24Thu
25Fri5:357.58:467.912:365.212:55-2.06:008:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:057.29:457.91:335.81:38-1.95:588:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:376.810:477.82:406.12:23-1.55:568:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:116.411:507.74:086.13:13-0.85:558:23Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:07-0.15:538:24Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:487.55:060.65:518:26Third Quarter30Wed
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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