Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 12:44 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:05 pm (7.7 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 - Feb 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:478.15:176.612:254.67:395:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:088.06:036.412:030.61:054.27:385:12Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:318.06:536.012:371.21:473.77:365:14Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:578.07:475.71:121.82:303.37:355:15Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:277.98:515.41:472.63:162.77:335:17First Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:597.710:125.22:233.44:042.27:325:19First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:347.63:044.24:571.67:305:20First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:155.410:12 AM7.54:005.05:510.97:295:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:066.010:56 AM7.45:235.66:450.37:275:24Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:016.611:49 AM7.46:485.97:38-0.47:255:25Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:407.212:487.57:565.98:27-0.97:245:27Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:147.61:507.68:515.59:14-1.37:225:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:468.02:537.79:415.010:00-1.37:205:30Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:188.23:547.610:304.410:45-1.17:195:32Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:518.44:557.511:203.711:30-0.57:175:33Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:248.55:557.212:122.97:155:35Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:588.56:596.812:160.31:062.27:135:37Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:338.48:086.31:031.42:021.77:125:38Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:108.29:326.01:522.53:001.27:105:40Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:507.911:156.02:453.64:001.07:085:42Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:337.53:494.55:030.87:065:43Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:546.310:21 AM7.15:095.26:080.77:045:45Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:096.811:17 AM6.86:445.57:090.67:025:46Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:047.212:206.68:125.58:030.67:015:48Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:477.51:246.59:095.28:470.66:595:50Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:227.62:226.59:464.99:260.66:575:51Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:527.63:116.610:154.610:010.76:555:53New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:157.63:566.610:444.210:340.96:535:54New Moon28Tue
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 4:24 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 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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