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 4h 29m 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 - Aug 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:116.48:548.12:073.91:51-0.25:468:49Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:225.79:217.93:072.92:351.25:478:48Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:465.29:497.74:052.03:192.65:488:46Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:415.110:167.55:011.24:084.05:508:45Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:505.65:560.65:115.15:518:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:246.36:510.26:466.05:528:42Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:237.07:44-0.18:486.35:548:40Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:067.48:35-0.310:206.25:558:39Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:506.55:427.69:22-0.511:006.15:578:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:506.46:137.610:04-0.611:195.95:588:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:496.56:387.610:43-0.711:385.65:598:34New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:426.67:007.511:18-0.76:018:32New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:316.67:177.512:045.311:51 AM-0.56:028:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:206.57:337.512:344.812:23-0.26:038:28New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:106.37:507.61:084.212:560.36:058:26Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:036.08:117.61:463.51:281.06:068:25Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:025.78:347.52:262.72:022.06:088:23Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:095.58:587.43:081.82:373.16:098:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:325.49:237.43:540.93:154.26:108:19First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:335.54:450.24:015.26:128:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:446.25:42-0.45:136.06:138:15First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:516.86:45-0.96:596.56:158:14Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:327.37:49-1.38:276.56:168:12Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:297.25:067.68:49-1.79:306.16:178:10Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:487.25:387.79:44-1.810:205.46:198:08Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:047.26:067.810:33-1.711:074.66:208:06Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:147.26:337.811:19-1.211:553.76:228:04Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:207.06:597.812:02-0.46:238:02Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:256.87:237.812:422.812:440.66:248:00Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:306.47:477.61:301.91:261.86:267:58Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:396.28:127.42:181.12:103.16:277:56Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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