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 (tomorrow) : 1:41 am (4.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 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 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:277.41:217.48:446.19:02-0.87:395:10Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:557.72:147.59:295.99:43-1.27:385:12Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:228.03:087.610:115.610:24-1.37:375:13Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:518.34:047.510:565.111:06-1.27:355:15Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:218.45:007.411:434.511:49-0.87:345:17Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:538.55:597.012:343.87:325:18Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:278.67:026.612:33-0.11:293.17:315:20Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:028.58:136.11:180.92:262.47:295:22Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:398.49:395.72:062.03:261.77:275:23Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:198.211:325.72:583.24:291.17:265:25Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:027.93:594.45:330.67:245:27Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:186.210:50 AM7.65:175.26:360.27:235:28Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:336.911:45 AM7.36:475.77:34-0.17:215:30Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:287.412:457.18:095.78:25-0.37:195:31Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:127.81:467.09:135.59:09-0.37:175:33Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:498.02:426.99:595.29:49-0.27:165:35New Moon16Fri
17Sat5:218.13:336.910:374.910:260.07:145:36New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:508.04:196.811:134.511:030.47:125:38New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:157.95:046.711:494.111:390.87:105:40New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:367.85:496.512:273.67:085:41Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:577.86:366.312:151.41:063.27:075:43Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:207.77:276.012:512.11:472.77:055:44Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:477.58:245.81:282.82:302.37:035:46Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:177.49:345.62:073.63:162.07:015:48First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:507.211:165.62:494.44:061.76:595:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:287.03:425.05:001.36:575:51First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:235.910:11 AM6.85:005.65:570.96:555:52First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:286.411:03 AM6.76:285.86:530.56:535:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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 10:53 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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