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 : 9:03 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 19m at 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 - May 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:377.410:28 AM4.98:484.86:081.35:508:27Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:147.312:124.79:144.17:091.95:488:29Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:417.22:064.79:333.48:042.55:468:30Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:587.13:375.19:492.58:533.15:458:31Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:097.14:425.610:071.69:363.85:438:33Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:237.15:346.210:290.710:174.45:428:34Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:417.16:206.810:54-0.210:575.05:408:36New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:027.17:047.211:22-1.011:375.65:398:37New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:257.17:497.611:55-1.75:378:39New Moon9Fri
10Sat4:467.18:367.812:216.012:32-2.15:368:40Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:037.19:277.91:086.41:15-2.35:348:41Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:137.010:227.92:046.62:02-2.25:338:43Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:316.811:167.93:146.62:53-1.95:328:44Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:48-1.35:308:45First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:047.94:46-0.55:298:47First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:457.810:42 AM5.07:434.65:460.45:288:48First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:197.812:394.78:163.46:471.55:268:49Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:497.92:385.08:502.07:472.75:258:50Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:167.94:105.89:250.68:463.85:248:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:427.95:206.610:00-0.79:424.75:238:53Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:097.86:187.310:35-1.710:375.55:228:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:367.77:097.911:12-2.311:326.05:218:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:067.57:578.211:50-2.55:208:57Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:387.38:448.212:306.312:29-2.45:198:58Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:146.99:318.21:346.41:11-2.15:188:59Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:546.610:188.02:496.31:56-1.55:179:00Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:396.111:047.94:276.02:42-0.95:169:01Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:447.73:30-0.15:169:02Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:445.07:064.94:180.75:159:03Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:177.610:10 AM4.57:454.25:071.65:149:04Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:427.411:54 AM4.28:133.45:572.65:139:05Third Quarter31Sat
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 7:00 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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