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 : 7:36 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 30m at 11:18 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:218.13:223.86:061.88:044:26Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:535.110:47 AM8.14:035.06:440.78:044:27Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:148.17:25-0.48:034:28Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:147.111:44 AM8.17:016.98:08-1.48:034:29Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:497.912:228.28:157.38:53-2.28:034:30Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:238.41:138.39:157.49:39-2.88:034:32New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:588.72:158.310:087.210:26-3.08:034:33New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:328.93:218.111:026.911:13-2.88:024:34New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:069.04:287.812:006.48:024:35Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:409.05:357.212:00-2.21:035.68:014:36Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:129.06:456.412:45-1.32:094.78:014:38Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:448.98:045.61:300.03:153.68:004:39First Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:148.89:465.12:141.54:182.58:004:40First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:448.62:583.15:181.47:594:42First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:085.210:13 AM8.33:484.66:120.67:584:43First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:116.110:43 AM8.04:575.87:03-0.17:584:45Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:277.111:16 AM7.76:376.77:48-0.57:574:46Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:157.811:54 AM7.48:257.08:31-0.77:564:48Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:548.212:407.29:537.09:10-0.87:554:49Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:288.41:347.110:386.89:48-0.97:544:50Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:588.42:287.111:046.610:24-0.87:534:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:258.43:197.011:306.310:59-0.77:524:54Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:498.34:076.912:026.07:514:55Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:088.24:566.612:395.57:504:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:258.25:466.312:050.01:184.97:494:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:438.26:405.812:370.71:594.37:485:00Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:048.27:435.41:081.52:403.57:475:01Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:268.18:595.11:392.53:222.67:465:03Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:508.010:475.12:083.64:081.77:455:05Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:147.92:344.74:570.97:435:06Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:387.95:510.07:425:08Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:27 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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