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 7h 05m 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 - Feb 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:588.22:457.110:576.410:29-0.77:405:10Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:198.23:357.011:236.011:03-0.77:395:11Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:378.24:256.911:545.611:36-0.47:375:13Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:558.25:166.612:315.07:365:15Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:148.36:126.312:090.11:104.27:355:16Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:358.37:145.912:430.91:533.27:335:18Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:598.28:275.51:172.02:382.27:325:20Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:238.210:025.41:513.23:271.37:305:21Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:488.12:284.44:210.47:285:23Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:355.89:15 AM8.03:095.65:19-0.37:275:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:477.96:21-0.97:255:26Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:297.410:37 AM7.86:287.17:23-1.47:245:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:057.911:52 AM7.78:007.08:20-1.77:225:29Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:388.21:127.69:046.79:12-1.87:205:31Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:098.42:277.59:556.010:00-1.67:185:33New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:388.43:367.410:435.310:44-1.17:175:34New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:058.44:397.111:304.411:25-0.37:155:36New Moon17Mon
18Tue6:308.45:416.812:173.57:135:37Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:548.36:436.412:050.71:052.77:115:39Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:168.27:526.012:451.91:521.97:095:41Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:387.99:155.81:253.12:381.37:085:42Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:017.611:125.92:084.33:260.97:065:44First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:257.32:585.34:170.77:045:45First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:146.48:52 AM7.04:146.25:130.67:025:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:336.99:24 AM6.76:296.66:150.67:005:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:207.47:150.46:585:50Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:567.611:36 AM6.49:456.28:080.36:565:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:257.712:506.49:566.08:520.16:545:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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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