Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 11:00 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 6:10 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:056.67:087.511:32-0.65:488:48New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:546.57:257.512:175.112:05-0.45:498:46New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:426.37:427.612:514.612:370.05:508:45Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:326.18:027.61:284.01:100.65:528:43Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:265.88:257.62:073.31:431.35:538:42Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:265.58:517.62:482.52:172.25:548:40Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:365.39:187.53:331.72:533.25:568:38First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:045.29:477.44:210.93:334.35:578:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:165.45:140.24:235.25:588:35First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:066.16:13-0.45:435.96:008:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:036.77:15-1.07:216.36:018:32Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:427.28:15-1.48:396.26:038:30Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:077.45:157.59:11-1.89:405.76:048:28Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:207.45:467.710:02-1.810:325.16:058:26Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:317.36:157.810:50-1.611:224.36:078:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:397.26:437.911:34-1.16:088:23Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:447.07:107.912:123.412:17-0.36:108:21Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:486.77:387.91:022.51:000.86:118:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:546.38:057.71:521.71:442.06:128:17Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:066.08:347.52:431.02:303.26:148:15Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:325.89:047.23:340.63:214.26:158:13Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:185.94:270.44:245.16:178:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:576.35:240.35:535.76:188:09Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:086.76:260.37:525.96:198:07Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:597.07:290.49:235.76:218:05Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:116.14:387.28:280.310:045.56:228:04Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:206.15:087.29:170.310:285.26:248:02Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:256.25:327.29:580.210:504.86:258:00Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:226.35:507.210:330.311:134.26:267:58New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:146.46:047.211:060.511:403.66:287:55New Moon30Wed
31Thu5:036.46:187.311:370.96:297:53New Moon31Thu
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 8:35 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 93% 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 (93% 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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