Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 43m at 6:47 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:197.511:29 AM4.27:523.45:352.45:139:05First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:427.42:004.38:222.56:303.45:139:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:017.33:455.08:471.67:314.35:129:07Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:207.24:515.89:120.78:325.15:129:07Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:437.25:406.59:37-0.19:295.75:119:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:087.26:207.110:05-0.810:206.15:109:09Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:367.26:567.510:35-1.411:066.45:109:10Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:057.27:317.811:09-1.911:506.65:109:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:377.18:068.011:47-2.25:099:11Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:127.18:438.112:356.612:28-2.35:099:12Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:567.09:198.11:256.51:11-2.35:099:13Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:536.79:558.22:256.31:56-1.95:099:13Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:016.210:308.23:325.82:42-1.35:089:14Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:205.511:028.14:405.03:29-0.45:089:15Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:514.811:328.15:423.84:170.85:089:15Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:384.46:372.55:082.25:089:16Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:028.11:514.77:261.16:063.65:089:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:338.13:405.68:12-0.27:144.95:089:16Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:048.04:526.68:55-1.38:275.85:089:17Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:387.95:467.49:37-2.19:366.35:089:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:157.86:327.910:19-2.610:396.55:099:17New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:577.67:148.211:01-2.711:376.55:099:17New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:457.47:538.311:44-2.65:099:18New Moon23Wed
24Thu4:367.18:318.212:356.312:27-2.25:099:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:286.79:078.11:356.11:10-1.75:109:18Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:226.29:408.02:395.61:52-1.05:109:18Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:185.710:097.83:445.12:34-0.15:119:18Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:205.110:337.74:454.43:140.95:119:18First Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:344.510:547.65:383.63:542.05:129:18First Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:154.211:167.56:242.84:343.15:129:17First Quarter30Wed
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 10:47 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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