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 3h 28m 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 - Jul 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:417.78:378.412:226.512:37-3.25:139:17Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:477.29:168.41:276.11:27-2.55:149:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:556.69:528.32:395.42:15-1.65:149:17Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:075.810:278.23:554.63:02-0.35:159:16Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:305.010:588.15:073.53:491.15:169:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:224.511:277.96:112.44:372.65:179:15Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:434.87:051.35:324.05:189:15Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:325.67:520.46:435.25:189:14Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:217.44:436.68:33-0.38:106.05:199:14Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:487.25:327.39:11-0.89:366.45:209:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:197.06:117.79:47-1.110:476.55:219:12Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:576.96:467.910:23-1.311:356.55:229:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:426.87:187.910:59-1.45:239:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:316.77:477.912:096.411:36 AM-1.45:249:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:206.78:127.812:426.212:12-1.35:259:09New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:096.58:357.81:195.912:48-1.15:269:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:576.38:567.82:005.61:23-0.75:279:08Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:495.99:177.82:445.11:58-0.25:289:07Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:465.49:397.83:294.42:320.65:309:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:545.010:037.84:133.53:061.65:319:05First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:164.610:287.74:582.53:412.85:329:03First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:064.65:431.54:204.05:339:02First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:465.36:320.45:145.15:349:01First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:156.27:22-0.66:416.15:359:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:037.08:15-1.58:116.65:378:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:387.85:417.69:07-2.39:216.75:388:58Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:367.86:167.99:58-2.710:206.55:398:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:427.86:508.110:48-2.911:146.15:418:55Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:517.77:238.111:36-2.75:428:54Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:587.47:548.112:095.512:22-2.25:438:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:047.08:258.11:074.71:07-1.35:448:51Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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