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 3h 19m 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 - Mar 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:277.45:07-0.46:535:55Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:407.09:07 AM7.35:186.96:14-0.86:515:56Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:157.410:40 AM7.27:076.87:19-1.06:495:58Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:447.712:157.18:156.48:17-1.26:475:59Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:117.91:407.29:045.69:07-1.16:456:01Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:378.02:567.29:494.69:53-0.76:436:02New Moon6Fri
7Sat5:018.14:067.210:343.510:370.16:416:04New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:258.25:117.111:192.411:191.16:396:05New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:498.26:166.912:041.36:376:07Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:148.17:246.712:012.212:500.56:356:09Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:408.08:386.612:453.41:370.06:336:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:077.710:066.61:334.52:25-0.26:316:12Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:367.311:466.82:305.43:16-0.16:296:13First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:066.93:486.14:140.16:276:15First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:137.08:44 AM6.46:046.35:190.46:246:16First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:147.36:280.66:226:18First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:597.411:16 AM5.99:135.67:310.76:206:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:347.512:425.89:345.28:210.86:186:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:007.41:566.09:474.89:021.06:166:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:197.42:556.110:024.29:371.26:146:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:327.33:486.310:223.510:081.66:126:25Full Moon21Sat
22Sun4:427.34:376.410:462.710:402.26:106:27Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:557.45:276.511:131.811:122.86:086:28Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:137.46:176.611:441.011:463.66:066:30Full Moon24Tue
25Wed5:357.47:116.712:180.36:046:31Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:587.38:126.812:224.412:56-0.36:016:33Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:207.29:256.81:025.11:40-0.75:596:34Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:397.110:576.81:475.82:30-0.95:576:36Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:537.02:476.33:28-0.85:556:37Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:297.07:11 AM6.84:196.64:33-0.75:536:38Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:307.38:56 AM6.56:166.45:44-0.55:516:40Third Quarter31Tue
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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