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 56m 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 - Jul 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:196.39:378.22:324.72:16-1.15:149:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:255.710:178.23:384.03:04-0.25:159:17First Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:425.110:578.24:463.23:550.95:159:16First Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:164.711:378.15:522.34:502.15:169:16First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:154.86:541.45:523.35:179:16First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:187.92:585.47:500.57:024.25:189:15Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:007.84:116.28:40-0.38:154.95:199:15Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:437.65:066.99:24-0.99:225.35:199:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:277.45:537.410:04-1.210:215.45:209:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:127.26:337.710:43-1.411:135.45:219:13Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:567.07:107.811:21-1.45:229:12Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:416.87:447.912:025.311:58 AM-1.25:239:11Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:266.68:167.812:505.112:36-0.95:249:11Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:116.38:447.81:394.91:15-0.45:259:10Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:595.99:117.72:294.51:530.25:269:09Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:505.69:377.63:204.12:320.95:279:08Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:465.110:057.54:123.63:111.65:289:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:524.810:367.45:023.13:512.55:309:06Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:144.511:097.35:522.54:353.45:319:05Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:214.76:411.85:294.25:329:04Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:165.27:271.26:384.85:339:03Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:247.24:155.98:100.47:505.35:349:02Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:057.24:556.48:52-0.38:535.55:369:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:517.25:296.99:34-1.09:455.55:378:59Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:407.36:027.310:15-1.510:335.35:388:58New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:337.46:347.610:58-1.811:215.05:398:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:287.47:077.911:41-1.95:418:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:257.27:418.012:114.612:25-1.75:428:54Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:246.98:168.11:044.01:11-1.15:438:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:266.58:528.12:013.41:58-0.25:448:51Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:345.99:308.13:012.72:460.85:468:50Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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