Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:22 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 11:49 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:036.510:167.42:276.11:58-1.05:508:26Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:147.42:40-0.85:498:28Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:28-0.55:478:29Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:117.44:22-0.15:468:30First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:007.45:200.35:448:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:367.46:200.75:428:33First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:027.412:334.98:494.27:191.35:418:35Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:257.52:135.19:043.08:142.05:398:36Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:477.63:425.79:321.69:062.85:388:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:117.74:576.410:050.19:553.75:368:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:377.86:017.110:42-1.310:454.65:358:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:057.97:007.711:22-2.411:365.45:348:42Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:367.97:588.112:06-3.15:328:43Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:107.88:558.312:306.012:52-3.25:318:44Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:497.59:548.31:326.31:41-3.05:308:46Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:347.010:548.22:476.42:34-2.35:288:47Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:296.411:508.14:286.23:29-1.55:278:48Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:415.76:475.54:28-0.55:268:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:408.010:13 AM5.07:564.65:280.65:258:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:237.912:104.58:413.76:301.65:248:52Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:587.72:204.69:142.77:302.75:228:53Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:257.53:525.29:401.78:283.65:218:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:457.45:005.910:020.89:214.55:208:56Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:587.25:546.610:240.010:115.25:198:57Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:137.16:407.110:48-0.710:595.75:188:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:317.07:217.511:14-1.211:476.15:178:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon3:536.97:597.711:44-1.55:179:00New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:166.88:367.912:376.312:17-1.65:169:01New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:346.79:157.91:316.512:53-1.65:159:02Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:557.91:33-1.55:149:03Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:357.92:16-1.25:149:04Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 4:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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