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 1h 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 - Sep 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:396.08:176.92:460.82:454.36:297:53Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:086.08:446.73:310.63:395.16:317:51Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:586.24:200.64:555.76:327:49Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:266.55:150.66:516.06:347:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:246.86:180.69:015.96:357:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:047.07:220.69:435.76:367:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:116.04:337.18:200.49:595.46:387:41Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:236.04:547.19:090.310:145.06:397:38Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:296.25:117.29:500.210:354.46:417:36Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:306.45:267.310:270.311:023.66:427:34New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:286.65:427.411:020.711:342.66:437:32New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:256.76:027.511:381.26:457:30New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:236.86:267.612:101.512:162.16:467:28Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:236.86:527.612:500.512:563.06:487:26Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:276.87:217.61:33-0.31:394.06:497:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:406.77:527.42:21-0.92:274.96:507:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:076.78:287.23:14-1.13:265.66:527:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:426.94:12-1.14:476.16:537:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:597.15:18-0.86:376.16:557:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:557.36:29-0.58:235.66:567:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:377.57:39-0.29:204.96:577:11Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:246.14:127.68:410.19:584.16:597:09Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:506.14:417.69:330.610:323.27:007:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:046.35:057.510:171.211:042.37:027:05Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:066.55:257.410:571.911:361.57:037:03Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:026.75:427.311:362.77:047:00Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:556.86:007.212:090.812:163.57:066:58Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:466.96:217.012:420.212:584.37:076:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:407.06:446.81:18-0.11:454.97:096:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:387.07:096.61:55-0.22:395.57:106:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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