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 16m at 9:03 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:27 am (6.8 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 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:057.75:596.312:142.76:515:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:207.66:496.212:012.412:482.16:495:57Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:397.57:456.112:343.21:241.56:475:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:017.48:506.01:074.12:021.06:456:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:237.210:226.01:414.92:440.76:436:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:457.02:165.63:320.56:416:04First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:586.37:57 AM6.93:006.24:290.36:396:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:266.78:44 AM6.86:026.76:330.17:377:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:597.17:38-0.27:357:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:237.412:176.69:056.48:36-0.57:337:10Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:447.51:456.79:375.89:27-0.67:317:11Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:037.63:036.910:125.010:13-0.57:297:13Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:237.84:157.010:503.910:560.07:277:14Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:447.95:227.111:312.611:380.87:257:16Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:078.16:287.212:151.37:237:17Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:328.27:357.112:201.81:000.27:207:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:008.28:447.01:043.01:48-0.67:187:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:308.010:037.01:514.12:37-1.07:167:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:037.711:337.02:445.13:30-1.17:147:23Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:397.33:505.94:28-0.87:127:25Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:057.19:22 AM6.85:236.35:33-0.47:107:26Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:197.410:24 AM6.38:076.16:450.17:087:28Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:147.511:52 AM5.99:335.67:560.57:067:29Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:567.61:305.710:115.08:560.87:047:31Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:307.62:585.810:374.49:441.17:027:32Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:577.54:056.010:563.710:221.57:007:34Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:177.44:596.211:163.010:572.16:587:35New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:307.35:486.311:392.311:302.76:557:37New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:407.26:346.512:041.56:537:38New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:547.27:196.712:043.312:320.86:517:40New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:127.18:056.812:394.01:030.36:497:41Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10:45 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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