Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:47 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m 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 - Oct 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:346.03:577.48:420.39:423.67:106:52Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:556.34:187.59:310.710:172.47:126:50Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:086.74:407.710:171.410:561.07:136:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon5:177.15:057.811:012.211:37-0.37:156:46Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:217.45:337.911:453.27:166:43Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:257.66:037.812:20-1.212:324.27:186:41Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:297.76:367.71:05-1.81:245.17:196:39Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:397.77:117.31:53-1.92:255.77:216:37Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:537.67:526.92:45-1.73:426.17:226:35Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:097.63:42-1.15:426.17:236:33Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:167.64:44-0.48:065.67:256:31Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:107.65:530.49:004.97:266:29Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:537.67:031.09:354.27:286:27Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:295.33:277.58:071.510:003.57:296:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:005.53:527.48:592.110:192.77:316:23Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:085.94:097.29:432.710:381.97:326:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:036.34:197.110:223.310:591.27:346:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:516.64:317.110:593.911:230.57:356:18New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:357.04:487.111:364.511:50-0.17:376:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:177.25:107.012:145.17:396:14New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:597.45:336.912:19-0.512:565.67:406:12Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:457.55:556.712:52-0.81:426.07:426:10Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:357.56:036.61:30-0.82:376.27:436:08Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:347.52:12-0.77:456:06Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:377.52:59-0.57:466:05First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:337.53:53-0.27:486:03First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:167.64:530.27:496:01First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:487.65:560.78:234.57:515:59First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:135.32:157.77:001.38:483.27:535:58Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:545.52:407.87:592.09:201.87:545:56Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:256.02:057.97:542.88:550.36:564:54Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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