Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 11:00 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:08 am (6.7 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 - Nov 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:578.15:597.412:59-2.21:396.38:005:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:548.16:427.11:47-2.12:466.48:015:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:528.17:436.52:40-1.74:116.28:035:47First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:468.19:085.93:36-1.05:575.68:045:45First Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:348.09:485.33:35-0.16:254.67:064:44First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:158.04:381.07:143.57:074:42First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:508.05:432.07:522.27:094:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:395.41:218.06:473.18:261.17:114:40Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:046.11:487.97:474.08:590.07:124:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:096.92:137.88:434.89:31-0.87:144:37Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:037.52:387.79:355.510:03-1.37:154:36Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:518.03:057.510:265.910:37-1.67:174:34Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:358.33:347.311:186.211:12-1.67:184:33Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:198.44:057.012:136.47:204:32Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:018.34:396.71:166.47:214:31Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:448.25:186.412:30-1.02:366.37:234:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:278.11:12-0.57:244:28Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:078.01:570.27:264:27Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:417.98:265.02:430.86:354.87:274:26Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:107.89:594.63:311.66:584.17:294:25Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue11:357.811:504.64:222.57:153.37:304:25Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:597.75:183.37:342.37:324:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:535.112:257.86:174.27:581.27:334:23Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:115.912:527.87:164.98:260.17:354:22Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:066.71:207.98:115.68:58-1.07:364:21Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:527.51:518.09:026.19:34-1.97:374:21New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:358.02:258.19:516.510:14-2.57:394:20New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:188.43:038.110:406.710:57-2.87:404:19New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:018.73:497.911:326.711:43-2.77:414:19Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:468.74:437.612:336.67:424:18Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 12:34 am — 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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