Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 3:52 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:507.85:436.511:522.711:442.16:525:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:067.76:346.412:272.16:505:57Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:247.67:276.212:202.91:031.56:485:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:467.58:276.112:573.71:411.16:466:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:117.39:456.11:364.62:220.96:446:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:397.111:446.12:185.33:080.86:426:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:086.93:125.94:010.76:406:05Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:326.58:41 AM6.74:426.35:020.66:386:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:296.89:33 AM6.56:406.46:060.56:366:08Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:027.110:50 AM6.47:556.27:060.26:346:09Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:267.312:096.58:265.87:570.06:326:11Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:457.41:246.68:545.28:430.06:306:12Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:037.52:346.89:264.39:240.26:286:14New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:217.63:397.010:013.210:050.76:256:15New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:427.84:437.110:412.010:461.56:236:17New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:067.95:467.211:230.811:272.46:216:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:338.06:507.112:08-0.26:196:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:038.07:587.112:113.512:55-0.96:176:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:367.99:167.012:594.41:47-1.26:156:23Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:117.610:466.91:535.32:42-1.16:136:24First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:537.23:015.93:43-0.86:116:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:147.18:46 AM6.74:386.14:50-0.46:096:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:237.310:01 AM6.27:045.96:020.16:076:29First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:147.511:35 AM5.98:275.37:100.56:056:30Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:547.61:135.89:064.68:070.96:026:32Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:267.62:346.09:333.88:531.36:006:33Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:527.53:376.29:573.19:331.95:586:35Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:127.44:316.410:212.310:102.55:566:36Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:277.35:196.610:461.610:463.15:546:38Full Moon29Wed
30Thu4:407.26:056.711:140.911:233.85:526:39Full Moon30Thu
31Fri4:587.26:506.811:450.45:506:41Full Moon31Fri
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 7:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 (43% 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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