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 : 6:47 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 16m at 10:51 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jul 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:114.57:051.95:204.25:139:17First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:045.37:431.16:265.25:139:17First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:077.35:026.28:190.37:486.05:149:17Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:367.25:406.88:55-0.49:016.45:159:16Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:087.26:127.39:31-1.19:586.65:169:16Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:467.26:417.610:09-1.610:436.75:169:16Full Moon6Tue
7Wed2:307.37:107.910:49-2.111:246.65:179:15Full Moon7Wed
8Thu3:217.37:398.011:30-2.35:189:15Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:187.28:088.112:086.412:12-2.45:199:14Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:197.08:368.212:576.012:54-2.15:209:13Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:226.69:058.21:535.31:37-1.55:219:13Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:306.09:348.22:524.42:20-0.55:229:12Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:465.410:038.23:523.43:030.85:239:11Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:164.810:338.24:522.23:472.25:249:11Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:174.85:491.04:363.75:259:10Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:295.46:46-0.15:385.05:269:09Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:596.47:40-0.97:026.05:279:08Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:177.74:567.18:32-1.58:316.45:289:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:027.55:407.69:21-1.99:476.55:299:06Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:547.36:187.910:06-2.010:466.35:309:05New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:517.16:538.010:50-1.911:356.05:319:04New Moon21Wed
22Thu3:487.07:258.011:31-1.75:329:03New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:426.87:547.912:215.712:10-1.35:349:02New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:356.58:197.81:065.212:49-0.85:359:01Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:276.18:407.71:524.71:260.05:368:59Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:215.78:597.62:394.02:020.85:378:58Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:205.29:187.53:263.42:381.85:398:57Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:304.99:417.44:122.63:132.95:408:56First Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:054.710:067.24:572.03:474.05:418:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:045.05:441.34:245.05:428:53First Quarter30Fri
31Sat11:057.06:320.85:448:51First Quarter31Sat
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 2:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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