Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 11:01 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:05 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jul 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:594.97:081.35:374.75:149:17First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:205.77:490.46:555.55:159:17Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:277.45:046.48:30-0.58:126.05:159:16Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:047.55:397.09:12-1.39:166.35:169:16Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:477.66:127.59:54-2.010:106.35:179:16Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:387.66:457.810:38-2.511:016.25:189:15Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:357.67:178.011:23-2.711:535.85:199:14Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:367.57:508.212:08-2.65:209:14Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:397.28:238.312:495.312:53-2.15:209:13Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:446.78:568.31:494.51:39-1.25:219:13Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:536.09:298.32:533.72:25-0.15:229:12Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:115.410:028.23:572.73:111.35:239:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:474.910:378.15:001.74:002.75:249:10Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:515.06:010.84:554.05:259:09Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:435.77:000.06:065.15:269:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:006.57:55-0.57:345.85:289:08Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:337.34:547.18:45-0.99:006.15:299:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:207.15:367.59:30-1.110:096.15:309:06Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:106.96:137.710:11-1.210:595.95:319:05New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:026.86:467.710:49-1.111:385.75:329:04New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:526.77:147.711:25-1.05:339:03New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:406.67:387.612:155.412:01-0.75:359:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon5:286.47:597.612:535.012:36-0.35:369:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:166.18:177.61:334.51:100.25:378:59Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:065.88:377.62:154.01:440.95:388:58Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:015.49:007.52:583.42:181.75:398:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:025.19:267.53:412.72:512.65:418:55Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:164.99:557.44:262.13:253.55:428:54First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:014.95:131.44:024.45:438:52First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:425.36:030.74:545.35:458:51First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:586.06:560.16:275.95:468:50Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:03 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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