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 5h 12m 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 - Dec 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:506.41:307.77:595.29:070.07:434:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:457.21:477.68:565.99:32-0.67:444:18Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:317.82:057.49:506.49:59-1.17:454:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:118.22:267.310:426.710:28-1.37:474:17Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:488.42:477.211:346.911:01-1.47:484:17Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:248.53:027.012:316.97:494:16Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:008.57:504:16Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:368.412:15-1.17:514:16Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:128.412:56-0.87:524:16Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:468.41:37-0.37:534:16Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:168.32:200.37:544:16Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:448.39:294.73:041.06:244.37:554:16Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:108.311:244.63:512.06:373.27:564:16Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:368.34:443.17:051.87:574:16Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:365.112:028.35:464.37:380.47:574:16Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:116.212:308.46:545.48:15-1.07:584:16Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:147.21:008.57:596.28:55-2.27:594:17Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:048.11:358.69:006.89:38-3.07:594:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:518.62:168.59:577.110:23-3.38:004:17New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:359.03:068.410:547.211:10-3.38:014:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:199.14:028.011:557.011:59-2.88:014:18Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:039.05:037.51:036.78:024:19Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:458.96:086.812:48-2.02:226.18:024:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:268.87:205.91:37-1.03:485.28:024:20First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:038.78:485.12:250.35:054.28:034:21First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:368.510:564.73:131.76:053.18:034:21First Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:048.34:033.16:522.08:034:22First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:255.111:29 AM8.05:014.57:301.18:034:23Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:046.111:51 AM7.86:165.78:030.38:044:24Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:077.012:137.67:406.58:33-0.38:044:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:527.812:397.49:006.99:03-0.88:044:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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