Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:02 am (5.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 06m at 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:146.66:197.311:410.96:317:51Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:036.66:447.412:112.612:161.46:327:49Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:546.67:137.412:481.912:531.96:337:47Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:486.57:447.41:301.31:332.66:357:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:486.48:187.32:150.72:163.46:367:43Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:566.28:567.23:050.33:064.16:387:41Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:196.19:407.04:000.04:064.76:397:39Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:526.35:00-0.25:225.26:407:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:096.66:06-0.26:505.26:427:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:056.97:13-0.28:094.96:437:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:586.53:497.28:15-0.29:094.36:447:31Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:166.54:267.49:110.09:573.56:467:28Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:286.64:597.510:010.310:402.86:477:26New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:336.85:297.510:460.811:212.06:497:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:326.95:577.511:301.46:507:22New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:276.96:247.412:011.412:132.16:517:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:216.96:527.312:420.912:572.86:537:18Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:156.87:217.11:230.61:443.56:547:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:146.77:546.82:060.42:364.26:567:14Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:206.68:306.52:520.53:364.76:577:11First Quarter20Mon
21Tue11:376.59:126.23:410.74:485.16:597:09First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:556.64:350.96:165.27:007:07First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:596.75:351.27:445.07:017:05First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:476.86:391.48:434.77:037:03First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:185.53:236.97:401.59:184.37:047:01Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:315.63:496.98:331.69:443.87:066:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:395.84:097.09:171.710:093.17:076:57Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:386.14:297.19:571.810:352.47:086:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:316.54:517.210:342.111:051.67:106:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:216.85:167.311:112.511:380.87:116:50Full Moon30Thu
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 10:24 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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