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 2h 28m 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 - Apr 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:007.41:465.89:004.18:241.06:467:43Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:407.53:126.09:463.39:191.46:447:45Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:147.54:216.310:222.510:071.96:427:46Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:437.55:196.610:561.810:512.46:407:48Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:087.46:096.811:281.111:333.06:387:49Full Moon5Mon
6Tue5:317.36:577.012:010.66:367:51Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:557.27:427.112:153.512:350.26:347:52Full Moon7Wed
8Thu6:227.18:287.112:584.01:110.06:327:54Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:526.99:167.01:454.51:500.06:307:55Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:256.610:096.92:364.92:310.16:287:57Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:026.311:086.83:345.13:150.36:267:58Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:446.04:435.34:030.76:248:00Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:116.89:35 AM5.76:045.24:571.06:228:01Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:076.810:40 AM5.47:244.95:561.36:208:03Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:516.911:56 AM5.28:164.56:571.66:188:04Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:246.91:165.38:493.97:541.96:168:06Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:517.02:355.59:163.18:452.26:148:07Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:177.13:456.09:462.19:322.56:128:09Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:457.34:466.510:181.110:172.96:108:10New Moon19Mon
20Tue4:157.45:427.010:540.111:013.46:088:12New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:487.56:357.411:33-0.911:473.96:078:13New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:237.67:297.612:15-1.56:058:14New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:017.68:247.712:354.41:00-1.96:038:16Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:427.49:227.71:284.81:49-1.96:018:17Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:287.010:237.72:305.12:41-1.65:598:19Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:226.511:257.63:425.23:37-1.05:588:20First Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:266.05:095.04:36-0.35:568:22First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:257.610:47 AM5.46:464.45:390.65:548:23First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:187.612:275.18:053.66:451.45:528:25First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:047.62:165.28:572.77:502.25:518:26Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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