Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 10:17 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 50m at 5:36 pm (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:146.18:397.82:053.51:430.55:478:49Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:195.69:037.72:572.82:241.75:488:47Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:355.29:277.43:492.13:062.95:498:46Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:205.19:527.24:391.53:514.15:518:44Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:365.45:301.04:485.15:528:43Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:176.16:230.66:165.85:538:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:156.67:180.38:076.25:558:40Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:567.08:110.19:356.25:568:38Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:296.55:287.39:00-0.210:186.15:578:36Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:296.55:547.49:43-0.510:435.95:598:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:286.66:167.410:22-0.711:075.66:008:33New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:246.76:357.510:58-0.811:355.16:028:31New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:176.76:527.511:32-0.76:038:29New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:116.67:107.612:084.512:07-0.46:048:28New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:066.57:317.712:463.812:420.26:068:26Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:046.27:557.71:272.91:181.16:078:24Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:086.08:217.72:121.91:572.16:098:22Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:215.78:497.73:001.02:373.36:108:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:515.69:207.63:520.23:224.46:118:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:525.84:48-0.44:195.46:138:17First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:366.45:50-0.85:436.16:148:15First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:406.96:56-1.07:256.36:158:13Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:247.38:01-1.28:496.16:178:11Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:597.05:017.69:01-1.39:495.56:188:09Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:166.95:337.79:53-1.210:364.96:208:07Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:286.86:017.710:38-0.811:184.16:218:05Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:336.86:277.711:20-0.36:228:03Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:336.76:507.612:003.311:59 AM0.56:248:01Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:316.57:107.512:412.512:381.46:257:59Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:296.37:317.31:221.81:182.46:277:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:296.17:537.22:041.31:593.46:287:55Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:56 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 87% 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 (87% 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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