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 28m 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 - Oct 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:597.05:547.312:060.112:193.97:136:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:537.26:227.312:42-0.612:594.67:146:46Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:517.26:507.21:24-1.01:455.27:166:44Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:587.27:227.02:10-1.32:395.87:176:42Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:147.28:006.83:02-1.23:486.17:196:40First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:297.34:00-0.95:226.17:206:38First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:317.45:05-0.57:085.67:216:36First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:187.56:140.08:194.87:236:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:145.72:557.67:220.59:033.87:246:32Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:545.83:267.68:231.19:402.77:266:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:236.13:547.79:171.810:161.57:276:28Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:366.54:187.710:052.610:510.57:296:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:387.04:427.610:513.411:26-0.47:306:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:347.35:067.511:364.27:326:22Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:277.65:317.312:02-0.912:234.97:336:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:197.75:597.112:39-1.11:155.47:356:18Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:137.76:296.71:18-1.12:145.87:366:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:107.67:026.42:00-0.83:286.07:386:14Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:117.57:396.02:46-0.45:215.97:396:13Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:127.43:360.27:416:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:047.44:320.88:235.17:426:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:447.35:331.48:514.67:446:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:137.36:351.99:093.97:466:05Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:035.02:337.37:332.39:243.27:476:03Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:365.32:497.38:252.89:412.27:496:02Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:485.83:087.49:103.410:031.27:506:00Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:466.33:307.59:523.910:300.27:525:58New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:376.93:557.510:334.511:01-0.77:535:57New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:257.44:227.611:145.111:36-1.57:555:55New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:137.84:527.611:585.67:565:53New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:038.05:237.612:15-2.012:456.07:585:52Waxing 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 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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