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 1h 07m 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 - Sep 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:356.84:457.39:09-0.99:464.66:307:52Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:497.05:127.59:58-0.810:323.66:327:50Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:597.15:387.610:44-0.411:172.66:337:48Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:077.16:067.811:280.36:347:46Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:117.16:347.812:031.512:121.26:367:44Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:167.07:057.812:510.612:572.36:377:42Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:236.87:377.71:390.01:453.36:397:40Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:366.78:127.42:30-0.42:394.36:407:37Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:006.68:517.03:23-0.43:435.06:417:35Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:316.74:20-0.35:065.56:437:33Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:506.95:230.17:015.66:447:31Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:507.16:300.48:445.36:467:29Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:377.27:380.69:354.96:477:27Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:095.84:147.28:370.810:064.46:487:25Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:275.84:427.29:251.010:283.96:507:23Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:306.05:037.110:041.310:503.46:517:21Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:226.25:177.010:391.611:142.76:527:18New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:096.35:307.011:122.111:402.16:547:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:536.55:467.111:452.66:557:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:386.66:087.112:091.412:183.26:577:12New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:246.76:337.012:400.812:543.86:587:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:136.77:006.91:150.31:314.47:007:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:096.77:286.81:530.02:134.97:017:06Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:156.67:576.72:37-0.23:035.47:027:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:346.78:316.53:27-0.34:085.87:047:01First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:566.84:24-0.25:355.97:056:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:567.05:29-0.17:045.67:076:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:397.26:360.08:085.07:086:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:246.03:137.37:410.28:554.17:096:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:516.13:427.58:390.69:372.97:116:51Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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