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 1h 45m 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 - Sep 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:536.46:367.312:102.912:091.46:317:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:446.46:597.412:432.112:432.16:327:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:386.37:247.31:191.41:182.96:337:47Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:386.27:517.31:590.71:563.86:357:45Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:476.28:197.22:440.12:394.66:367:43Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:166.28:517.13:35-0.33:305.36:377:41First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:026.44:32-0.54:415.96:397:39First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:236.75:36-0.66:186.16:407:37First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:157.06:45-0.77:495.86:427:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:547.37:52-0.78:545.26:437:33Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:236.64:267.48:51-0.69:434.46:447:31Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:446.64:547.69:43-0.310:273.46:467:28Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:586.75:207.610:290.311:082.36:477:26Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:066.95:457.711:121.011:501.46:497:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:086.96:107.611:552.06:507:22Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:086.96:357.512:310.612:392.96:517:20Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:096.97:017.31:130.01:253.96:537:18Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:146.97:307.01:56-0.32:174.76:547:16Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:266.88:016.72:42-0.33:185.36:567:14Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:496.88:376.33:31-0.14:395.76:577:12Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:106.94:250.36:435.86:587:09Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:147.05:270.78:325.57:007:07Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:027.16:351.09:175.17:017:05Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:377.17:401.19:424.77:037:03Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:145.54:037.18:341.310:004.27:047:01Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:295.74:207.19:191.410:183.57:066:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:325.94:337.19:571.710:392.77:076:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:276.24:477.210:322.111:041.97:086:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:186.55:067.211:062.611:331.07:106:53New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:086.85:297.311:413.37:116:50New Moon30Sat
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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