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 : 7:24 pm (6.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 4:07 pm (6.4 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 - Sep 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:187.06:28-1.07:126.46:297:53Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:087.47:35-1.18:466.26:307:51Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:296.84:477.68:39-1.19:465.76:327:49Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:516.75:217.79:35-1.010:295.16:337:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:066.75:517.710:23-0.811:084.46:357:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:136.76:177.711:05-0.311:463.66:367:43Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:136.76:397.611:450.46:377:41Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:106.56:597.412:242.812:231.26:397:39Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:066.47:177.31:032.11:012.26:407:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:056.37:367.11:421.41:423.26:427:35Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:096.27:576.92:220.92:264.26:437:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:286.18:206.63:040.63:185.06:447:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:126.33:480.54:305.76:467:28Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:516.64:390.56:426.06:477:26Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:586.95:380.66:497:24Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:437.16:430.66:507:22Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:167.27:480.510:165.56:517:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:475.84:417.38:430.410:165.16:537:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:006.05:007.39:280.210:284.66:547:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:046.25:157.410:080.310:513.86:567:13New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:056.55:317.410:460.511:202.96:577:11New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:036.75:507.511:221.111:541.86:587:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:026.86:127.612:001.97:007:07New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:026.96:367.612:320.712:402.87:017:05Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:067.07:037.61:14-0.31:233.97:037:03Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:177.07:317.52:00-1.02:114.97:047:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:407.08:017.22:50-1.33:095.77:066:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:147.13:46-1.34:296.27:076:57First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:367.44:49-1.06:306.37:086:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:377.65:59-0.68:505.87:106:52First Quarter30Mon
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 5:45 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 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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