Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 7:36 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:047.44:006.410:082.610:031.95:486:42Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:217.54:576.710:381.510:402.65:466:43Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:417.55:546.911:120.411:183.55:446:45Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:047.66:537.111:50-0.611:594.45:426:46Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:297.67:577.212:32-1.35:406:48Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:567.59:107.212:455.21:19-1.65:386:49Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:237.310:337.31:395.92:11-1.65:366:51Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:517.111:567.42:486.33:10-1.45:346:52Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:306.64:286.54:16-0.95:326:54Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:007.55:27-0.45:306:55Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:487.611:02 AM5.78:115.36:360.15:286:57Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:257.712:485.68:404.37:370.75:266:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:567.72:225.89:103.38:291.45:246:59Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:227.73:376.19:392.29:152.15:227:01Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:437.64:396.510:091.29:573.05:207:02New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:017.55:356.810:400.310:393.85:187:04New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:197.46:287.111:11-0.411:234.65:167:05New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:387.27:197.311:45-0.95:147:07Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:007.08:127.412:115.212:20-1.05:127:08Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:246.79:097.41:065.712:58-0.95:117:10Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:476.510:127.32:136.01:41-0.65:097:11Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:016.211:187.33:486.12:28-0.25:077:13First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:220.25:057:14First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:167.24:210.75:037:16First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:017.25:231.05:017:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:317.211:07 AM4.98:304.66:221.45:007:19First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:517.21:405.09:313.88:141.85:588:20Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:077.23:065.39:432.99:012.45:568:21Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:237.34:195.810:041.79:443.05:548:23Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:437.45:226.510:320.510:273.85:538:24Full Moon30Wed
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 11:51 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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