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 : 5:50 pm (5.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 2:48 pm (5.6 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 - Jun 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:187.85:356.99:54-1.19:395.55:139:05Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:457.66:277.610:29-1.810:386.15:139:06New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:127.57:128.011:04-2.211:356.45:129:07New Moon3Wed
4Thu3:437.27:558.211:40-2.35:119:08New Moon4Thu
5Fri4:177.08:368.212:326.512:19-2.15:119:09New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:556.79:168.11:336.412:59-1.85:109:09Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:396.49:568.02:426.21:41-1.35:109:10Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:286.010:327.84:025.92:24-0.85:109:11Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:235.611:027.75:215.53:08-0.15:099:12Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:295.011:287.66:194.83:500.75:099:12First Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:504.511:507.56:594.14:321.75:099:13First Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:284.17:293.25:162.75:089:14First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:127.51:524.37:552.26:063.75:089:14First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:357.43:535.08:221.27:074.75:089:15Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:597.44:585.98:510.18:135.55:089:15Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:257.45:436.89:22-0.99:156.15:089:16Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:527.56:237.49:58-1.810:096.55:089:16Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:227.67:017.910:37-2.510:596.75:089:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:597.77:398.111:20-3.011:506.85:089:17Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:477.68:188.312:05-3.25:089:17Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:467.58:578.312:456.612:53-3.05:099:17Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:527.19:358.31:486.31:41-2.55:099:17Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:026.510:118.33:005.62:29-1.65:099:18Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:185.710:458.34:154.73:17-0.55:109:18Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:464.911:178.25:263.64:050.95:109:18Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:404.511:488.16:292.34:562.45:109:18Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:594.87:221.05:533.95:119:18Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:188.03:445.78:09-0.17:045.25:119:18Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:487.84:536.78:51-1.08:246.05:129:18Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:197.65:447.49:30-1.59:406.45:129:17Waning Crescent30Tue
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 4:19 pm — 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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