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 1h 44m 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 - Nov 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:337.84:318.011:185.011:48-2.27:595:50New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:308.24:017.911:115.711:29-2.47:014:49Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:268.44:327.612:096.37:024:47Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:238.45:067.212:13-2.31:186.57:044:46Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:228.45:416.712:59-1.82:536.57:054:44Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:228.21:49-1.07:074:43First Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:178.12:42-0.27:094:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:058.03:400.77:314.87:104:40First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:437.84:421.57:584.07:124:39First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:117.75:442.38:193.27:134:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:214.91:297.56:423.18:372.37:154:36Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:475.41:417.57:343.88:551.57:164:35Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:496.11:557.48:224.69:160.67:184:33Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:386.72:127.49:055.29:39-0.27:194:32Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:217.22:337.49:475.810:06-0.97:214:31Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:017.72:547.410:296.210:37-1.47:224:30Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:418.03:127.311:116.611:12-1.77:244:29Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:228.23:167.311:576.811:51-1.97:254:28Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:078.33:177.212:517.07:274:27Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:568.312:35-1.87:284:26Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:448.31:23-1.57:304:25Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:298.32:14-0.97:314:24Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:088.39:005.23:08-0.26:405.07:334:23Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:418.311:024.84:050.86:523.77:344:22Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:108.35:052.07:232.37:364:21Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:105.112:388.36:083.27:580.87:374:21Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:506.01:058.47:114.48:34-0.67:384:20Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:027.01:348.48:125.49:10-1.77:404:19Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:597.82:048.39:116.19:48-2.47:414:19New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:508.52:368.110:096.610:28-2.77:424:18New Moon30Sun
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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