Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 12:44 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 51m at 5:34 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Sep 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:056.84:107.08:33-0.69:084.66:307:52Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:156.94:467.39:26-0.79:583.96:327:50Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:247.15:197.510:15-0.610:463.26:337:48New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:297.25:527.711:02-0.311:322.46:347:46New Moon4Sun
5Mon5:307.26:247.811:470.36:367:44New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:317.16:577.812:191.612:331.16:377:42Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:316.97:317.61:081.01:202.06:397:39Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:346.78:067.41:570.62:112.96:407:37Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:456.58:447.12:490.43:063.76:417:35Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:076.49:256.73:430.44:124.46:437:33First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:346.44:400.65:314.96:447:31First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:516.65:420.87:055.06:467:29First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:516.96:471.08:304.86:477:27Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:185.83:387.07:501.19:234.56:487:25Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:315.84:157.18:451.29:584.26:507:23Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:385.94:447.19:301.310:243.76:517:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:346.15:067.010:091.410:503.36:537:18Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:226.35:237.010:441.611:162.76:547:16Full Moon18Sun
19Mon5:066.55:407.111:171.911:452.26:557:14Full Moon19Mon
20Tue5:496.66:027.111:512.26:577:12Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:346.76:287.112:161.612:252.76:587:10Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:206.86:577.112:501.11:023.27:007:08Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:116.77:297.01:280.61:433.77:017:06Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:066.78:036.82:100.32:284.37:027:04Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:106.68:426.62:570.13:224.87:047:01Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:256.69:296.43:500.04:295.17:056:59Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:436.74:490.05:515.27:076:57Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:486.95:540.17:134.97:086:55Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:397.17:010.38:174.37:106:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:106.13:207.38:040.49:083.57:116:51Waning Crescent30Fri
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 9:09 am — 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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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