Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 33m at 4:01 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:57 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jun 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:196.210:197.93:256.02:19-1.15:139:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:165.810:527.94:285.63:02-0.65:129:06Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:355.211:237.95:255.03:470.15:129:07Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:054.711:527.96:134.04:351.15:119:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:474.56:562.85:272.25:119:09Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:217.91:474.77:381.56:273.45:109:10Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:517.93:365.58:200.17:334.55:109:11Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:238.04:506.59:02-1.28:405.45:099:11Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:578.05:467.39:45-2.39:436.05:099:12Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:358.06:347.910:29-3.010:426.35:099:13New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:197.97:208.211:15-3.311:416.45:099:13New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:107.78:048.412:01-3.25:089:14New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:057.48:478.412:426.212:48-2.85:089:14Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:026.99:288.31:505.91:36-2.15:089:15Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:026.210:088.23:065.42:23-1.25:089:15Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:085.510:448.04:264.73:10-0.15:089:16First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:244.811:167.95:393.93:571.15:089:16First Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:064.311:427.76:383.04:452.45:089:17First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:324.47:252.15:383.65:089:17First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:067.53:235.28:041.26:434.75:099:17Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:307.34:366.08:380.57:575.55:099:17Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:567.25:266.79:10-0.29:096.05:099:18Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:257.16:057.29:42-0.710:096.35:099:18Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:597.06:407.610:14-1.110:586.45:109:18Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:387.07:117.710:48-1.411:406.45:109:18Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:206.97:407.911:23-1.65:119:18Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:056.98:087.912:196.412:00-1.75:119:18Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:526.88:358.01:006.212:37-1.75:129:18Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:426.59:018.01:465.91:16-1.45:129:17Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:386.19:288.12:375.41:55-0.95:139:17Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 6:29 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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