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 2h 15m 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 - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:376.67:51-0.67:556.25:478:48Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:307.35:087.18:43-1.29:016.15:498:47Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:317.45:377.49:33-1.79:555.85:508:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:367.56:057.610:20-2.010:455.35:518:44Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:427.56:347.811:05-2.011:354.55:538:42Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:487.37:027.911:50-1.55:548:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:537.17:328.112:263.612:34-0.85:558:39Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:596.78:028.11:202.71:180.35:578:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:086.28:348.02:161.82:031.55:588:35Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:265.89:077.93:131.02:512.86:008:34Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:015.69:437.64:110.43:444.06:018:32Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:525.85:100.14:495.06:028:30Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:276.36:13-0.16:175.66:048:28Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:356.87:16-0.28:035.86:058:27Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:056.64:247.28:16-0.29:305.76:068:25Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:096.45:037.49:09-0.210:195.46:088:23Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:136.45:367.49:53-0.210:505.16:098:21Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:126.46:037.410:32-0.111:174.76:118:19New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:046.46:257.311:060.111:454.26:128:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:516.46:417.211:390.56:138:16New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:376.36:557.212:163.712:110.96:158:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:246.27:137.312:483.112:441.56:168:12Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:136.17:357.31:232.51:172.26:188:10Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:055.98:007.22:001.91:512.96:198:08Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:035.88:287.12:391.42:273.76:208:06Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:135.78:577.03:230.93:054.56:228:04First Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:505.79:296.94:120.53:535.26:238:02First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:506.05:070.25:045.76:258:00First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:026.46:09-0.16:396.06:267:58First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:446.87:14-0.47:595.86:277:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:196.84:177.18:14-0.78:585.46:297:54Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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