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 6h 07m 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 - Jul 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:007.44:295.57:580.76:395.45:149:17Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:257.35:186.38:33-0.28:016.15:159:17Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:527.35:537.09:09-1.19:116.65:159:16Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:217.46:257.59:49-1.810:066.85:169:16Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:577.56:577.910:30-2.410:546.85:179:16New Moon5Sat
6Sun2:467.67:298.111:14-2.811:426.75:189:15New Moon6Sun
7Mon3:467.58:028.211:59-2.95:199:14New Moon7Mon
8Tue4:527.48:358.212:346.412:45-2.75:209:14Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:597.09:078.31:345.81:31-2.15:209:13Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:096.39:388.32:395.02:17-1.25:219:13Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:255.610:088.33:464.03:020.15:229:12First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:544.910:398.24:502.83:471.65:239:11First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:524.711:098.15:511.54:363.25:249:10First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:075.26:480.45:354.65:259:10First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:466.17:40-0.56:545.75:269:09Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:157.74:497.08:29-1.18:246.35:289:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:527.45:357.69:15-1.59:466.55:299:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:367.26:157.99:58-1.710:496.55:309:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:277.06:518.010:39-1.711:366.35:319:05Full Moon19Sat
20Sun3:206.97:248.011:19-1.65:329:04Full Moon20Sun
21Mon4:136.87:547.912:166.011:57 AM-1.35:339:03Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:036.68:197.812:565.712:34-1.05:349:01Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:536.38:417.71:395.21:10-0.55:369:00Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:445.98:597.62:234.71:450.25:378:59Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:395.59:187.63:094.12:191.15:388:58Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:405.19:387.53:543.32:522.05:398:57Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:544.710:027.44:382.63:223.15:418:55Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:354.610:267.25:211.83:514.25:428:54Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:527.16:071.05:438:52Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:207.16:550.35:458:51Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:036.77:45-0.47:446.55:468:50Waning Crescent31Thu
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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