Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 19m at 12:10 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:46 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:396.38:107.81:213.71:120.25:478:49Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:355.98:377.62:113.11:531.15:488:47Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:345.69:037.53:012.62:352.15:498:46Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:445.29:327.33:512.13:203.15:518:44First Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:205.110:047.14:421.74:094.05:528:43First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:255.35:361.45:094.85:538:41First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:585.86:311.16:275.35:558:40First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:576.37:250.77:505.65:568:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:096.64:386.68:160.48:565.75:578:36Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:026.65:096.99:020.19:435.55:598:35Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:576.65:357.19:42-0.210:195.36:008:33Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:526.75:577.210:20-0.510:534.96:028:31Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:466.86:177.410:57-0.511:284.46:038:29Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:396.86:397.511:33-0.46:048:28Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:336.87:047.612:063.712:11-0.16:068:26Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:296.67:327.712:492.912:500.56:078:24Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:276.48:027.81:352.11:301.36:098:22Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:316.18:367.72:241.42:142.36:108:20Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:455.89:127.73:170.73:013.36:118:18Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:155.79:537.54:140.23:564.26:138:17Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:015.95:16-0.25:055.06:148:15Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:296.46:21-0.46:325.46:168:13Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:306.87:26-0.68:005.46:178:11Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:466.84:177.28:27-0.69:105.16:188:09Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:586.74:557.49:21-0.610:044.66:208:07Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:076.75:297.510:08-0.410:484.06:218:05New Moon26Tue
27Wed4:106.75:597.510:51-0.111:283.46:238:03New Moon27Wed
28Thu5:066.76:257.511:310.46:248:01New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:596.66:487.412:062.812:101.16:257:59New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:496.57:107.312:452.312:491.86:277:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:406.37:347.21:251.81:302.66:287:55Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 3:58 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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