Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 7:27 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jan 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:548.64:216.912:065.98:034:27Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:238.55:096.612:555.58:034:28Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:498.46:006.212:18-0.11:465.18:034:29Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:138.36:545.712:550.62:384.58:034:30Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:368.27:575.21:311.43:283.98:034:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:018.29:134.82:072.44:173.28:024:32Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:288.011:174.82:423.45:052.58:024:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:597.93:184.45:511.88:024:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:327.86:361.08:014:36Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:286.211:08 AM7.75:376.17:180.38:014:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:026.911:48 AM7.77:066.68:00-0.48:004:39Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:317.412:347.88:126.78:41-1.17:594:40Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:587.91:277.89:046.79:23-1.67:594:41New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:268.22:237.99:506.510:04-1.97:584:43New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:538.43:227.810:376.010:46-1.97:574:44New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:228.64:227.611:265.511:29-1.57:574:46New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:528.75:237.212:194.77:564:47Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:228.86:286.712:12-0.81:163.87:554:49Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:548.87:396.112:560.32:152.97:544:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:278.89:035.61:401.53:152.07:534:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:028.610:555.42:262.94:161.27:524:53First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:408.43:174.25:180.57:514:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:005.910:20 AM8.14:225.36:190.07:504:56First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:296.711:06 AM7.85:516.17:17-0.47:494:58Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:287.411:59 AM7.57:286.58:08-0.67:484:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:127.812:577.38:496.48:53-0.77:475:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:498.11:557.19:466.19:33-0.67:465:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:228.22:507.010:275.810:11-0.57:445:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:518.23:406.911:035.410:46-0.27:435:06Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:158.24:276.711:395.011:210.27:425:07Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:368.15:146.512:164.57:405:09Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 9:56 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 100% 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 (100% 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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