Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 9:31 pm (8.1 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 - Jul 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:415.69:558.13:294.72:35-0.25:139:17Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:545.110:238.14:223.73:150.95:149:17Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:214.610:528.05:142.63:582.15:159:16Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:124.66:061.44:463.55:159:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:305.26:570.25:464.75:169:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:026.17:48-0.97:055.75:179:15Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:328.05:007.08:39-1.88:266.35:189:15Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:167.95:457.69:28-2.49:366.55:199:14Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:087.86:257.910:15-2.710:376.45:199:14New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:067.77:038.111:02-2.711:346.15:209:13New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:077.47:388.211:47-2.55:219:12New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:077.18:128.212:315.612:32-1.95:229:11Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:066.68:448.11:295.11:15-1.25:239:11Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:056.09:128.02:294.41:57-0.25:249:10Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:095.49:387.83:273.72:380.95:259:09Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:224.910:027.64:233.03:202.15:269:08First Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:034.610:267.55:162.24:033.45:289:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:304.96:061.54:534.55:299:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:225.66:550.96:045.45:309:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:286.37:420.47:366.05:319:04Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:106.98:27-0.19:006.35:329:03Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:406.85:447.29:09-0.510:006.35:339:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:296.86:137.59:49-0.810:396.35:359:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:216.96:387.610:27-1.111:126.15:369:00Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:146.97:017.711:04-1.311:455.85:378:58Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:076.97:227.711:40-1.45:388:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:006.87:437.812:225.312:16-1.25:408:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:556.58:067.91:034.712:53-0.75:418:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:546.28:317.91:493.91:310.05:428:53Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:595.88:578.02:383.02:101.15:438:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:125.49:267.93:302.02:502.35:458:50Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:46 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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