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 7h 18m 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 - Dec 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:598.63:447.412:397.17:424:18Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:438.64:307.112:28-2.11:486.87:444:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:268.65:526.51:16-1.73:116.37:454:18Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:068.57:385.72:06-0.94:405.57:464:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:428.59:255.02:580.25:454.37:474:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:148.511:324.83:511.46:322.97:484:16First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:458.54:482.87:131.57:494:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:445.312:148.45:534.27:520.17:504:16Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:146.312:428.37:025.48:29-1.07:524:16Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:187.41:128.28:116.29:06-1.87:534:16Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:098.11:448.19:156.79:43-2.27:534:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:548.62:187.910:157.010:21-2.37:544:16Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:358.92:567.611:137.011:01-2.17:554:16Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:158.93:397.312:126.97:564:16Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:558.84:267.01:166.77:574:16Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:328.65:166.512:23-1.22:296.37:584:16Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:068.56:126.01:05-0.53:435.87:584:17Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:368.37:165.41:470.34:445.17:594:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:018.28:364.82:271.25:324.38:004:17Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:228.110:194.43:072.26:093.58:004:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:448.03:473.46:402.58:014:18Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:234.711:07 AM7.94:344.57:091.58:014:19Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:145.611:33 AM7.85:405.57:390.68:024:19Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:096.611:59 AM7.87:006.38:10-0.38:024:20Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:467.312:277.88:096.88:45-1.18:034:20Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:197.912:587.99:057.19:22-1.88:034:21New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:518.31:377.99:537.310:02-2.28:034:22New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:248.62:258.010:387.310:45-2.58:034:23New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:578.73:237.811:277.111:29-2.48:034:23New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:318.84:277.512:226.78:044:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:048.85:407.012:14-2.01:256.18:044:25Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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