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 1h 53m 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:437.53:395.69:351.98:492.95:498:28Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:157.44:446.210:061.19:423.55:478:29Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:437.35:376.610:350.410:294.05:468:30Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:077.26:247.011:04-0.111:144.55:448:32Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:317.17:077.311:34-0.511:594.85:438:33Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:596.97:477.412:06-0.75:418:35Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:296.88:267.512:455.112:40-0.85:408:36Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:046.69:057.51:345.31:16-0.75:388:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:416.39:467.52:285.41:55-0.55:378:39Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:216.010:277.43:295.42:36-0.25:358:40Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:075.711:097.44:375.23:200.25:348:42Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:025.311:487.35:494.94:070.75:328:43Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:124.96:494.44:571.35:318:44Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:257.311:33 AM4.77:323.75:531.95:308:46Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:597.31:044.78:052.96:532.65:298:47Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:337.42:385.18:381.97:533.25:278:48Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:067.43:575.89:120.78:493.75:268:50Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:407.64:586.59:48-0.49:424.35:258:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:167.75:527.110:28-1.410:344.75:248:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:557.76:427.711:09-2.211:255.05:238:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:377.77:328.011:53-2.75:228:55New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:227.68:218.212:195.312:40-2.75:218:56Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:127.39:118.21:195.31:29-2.45:208:57Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:076.810:018.22:275.22:20-1.85:198:58Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:086.110:518.13:454.93:12-1.05:188:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:205.411:388.05:114.34:070.15:179:00First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:484.86:353.55:041.25:169:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:237.912:444.67:412.66:052.35:159:03First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:037.72:355.08:311.77:103.35:159:04Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:397.63:555.69:090.98:154.25:149:05Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:117.44:566.39:410.29:164.85:139:06Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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