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 24m 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 - Jun 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:397.25:456.910:10-0.310:105.25:139:06Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:087.16:277.310:39-0.710:595.45:129:07Full Moon2Wed
3Thu3:397.07:057.511:10-0.911:455.65:119:08Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:126.97:407.711:41-1.15:119:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:496.78:137.712:305.712:15-1.15:119:10Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:296.58:447.81:185.612:51-1.05:109:11Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:116.39:157.82:095.51:28-0.85:109:11Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:565.99:467.83:055.32:07-0.45:099:12Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:455.510:187.84:015.02:460.15:099:13Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:445.110:517.74:564.53:270.75:099:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:544.711:247.75:473.84:111.55:099:14Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:184.511:587.76:323.05:002.45:099:15Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:594.67:152.05:583.35:099:15Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:327.72:505.17:570.97:044.15:089:16Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:097.74:085.98:39-0.38:114.75:089:16Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:487.85:056.79:22-1.39:145.25:099:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:307.95:537.310:06-2.210:115.45:099:17New Moon17Thu
18Fri3:177.96:387.810:50-2.711:085.55:099:17New Moon18Fri
19Sat4:087.87:218.111:36-2.95:099:17New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:027.68:038.312:055.412:23-2.75:099:18Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:007.18:458.41:065.21:11-2.25:099:18Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:006.69:278.32:134.81:59-1.45:109:18Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:045.910:078.33:254.22:48-0.45:109:18Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:175.210:478.14:393.53:380.85:109:18First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:494.711:257.95:492.74:302.05:119:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:514.66:531.95:283.25:119:18First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:017.72:385.27:461.26:344.25:129:18First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:367.53:565.98:310.57:475.05:129:18Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:117.24:536.59:090.08:575.45:139:17Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:477.15:387.09:43-0.49:565.75:149:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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