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 4h 10m 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 - Nov 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:045.52:287.87:412.49:121.96:584:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:206.02:487.78:303.29:361.07:004:50Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:216.53:037.59:154.110:000.27:024:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:147.13:167.49:584.810:26-0.47:034:47Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:027.53:327.210:425.510:54-0.97:054:45Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:467.83:517.111:296.011:25-1.17:064:44Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:308.04:086.912:226.37:084:42Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:158.04:126.71:296.57:094:41Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:048.012:37-0.97:114:39Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:567.91:19-0.67:134:38Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:477.92:05-0.17:144:37Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue11:327.82:560.37:164:35Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:067.83:520.87:174:34Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:327.84:501.47:554.17:194:33Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:547.95:492.17:573.07:204:32Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:065.11:167.96:462.88:181.77:224:31Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:375.81:398.07:403.68:470.37:234:30Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:486.62:048.18:314.59:21-1.17:254:28New Moon18Mon
19Tue4:487.42:318.29:215.39:58-2.27:264:27New Moon19Tue
20Wed5:438.13:018.310:116.010:40-3.07:284:26New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:378.63:348.211:046.611:25-3.27:294:25New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:308.84:128.012:026.97:314:25Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:258.84:587.612:13-3.01:116.97:324:24Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:218.75:547.01:04-2.42:416.77:344:23Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:158.67:086.21:58-1.54:576.07:354:22First Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:048.58:415.42:54-0.56:245.17:364:21First Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:468.410:384.83:530.77:124.07:384:21First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:228.34:531.97:492.87:394:20First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:574.912:518.15:553.18:181.77:404:19Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:385.61:137.96:584.28:430.87:424:19Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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