Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:36 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m 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 - Feb 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:077.96:47-0.87:415:09Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:027.410:53 AM7.96:487.27:43-1.47:395:11Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:297.912:027.98:097.28:36-2.07:385:13Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:578.31:187.99:076.99:25-2.37:365:14New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:268.52:327.99:586.410:13-2.27:355:16New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:548.63:427.810:495.610:58-1.77:335:17New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:218.64:487.411:414.711:41-0.97:325:19New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:488.75:546.912:353.77:305:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:158.77:046.412:240.21:302.67:295:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:438.68:235.91:061.62:241.77:275:24Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:108.410:045.71:493.03:181.07:265:26First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:388.12:344.44:140.57:245:27First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:116.09:08 AM7.73:315.65:120.37:225:29First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:586.79:41 AM7.35:026.46:120.17:215:31First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:037.310:24 AM6.97:306.77:120.17:195:32Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:477.711:26 AM6.79:276.58:060.07:175:34Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:237.912:386.610:066.38:52-0.17:155:35Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:538.01:446.610:226.09:32-0.17:145:37Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:187.92:416.710:375.610:060.07:125:39Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:387.83:326.710:585.110:380.37:105:40Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:537.84:206.611:244.611:090.67:085:42Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:067.85:096.511:543.911:391.27:065:43Full Moon22Sun
23Mon6:217.86:006.312:273.27:045:45Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:397.86:546.112:101.91:022.47:025:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:017.87:556.012:412.81:401.67:015:48Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:247.79:105.91:143.82:220.96:595:50Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:467.610:595.91:474.73:090.46:575:51Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:077.52:235.64:04-0.16:555:53Third Quarter28Sat
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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