Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 1:53 am (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:35 am (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:077.111:35 AM6.17:255.47:040.16:497:41Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:527.31:095.98:344.68:080.56:477:43Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:287.52:416.09:233.59:041.06:457:44Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:597.64:016.410:042.59:551.66:437:46Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:287.75:086.710:431.410:422.36:417:47Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:547.76:077.011:210.511:273.06:397:49Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:217.77:027.312:00-0.36:377:50Full Moon7Sun
8Mon5:497.57:567.412:133.812:39-0.76:357:52Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:197.38:507.41:014.41:19-0.86:337:53Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:517.19:477.31:534.92:01-0.76:307:55Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:266.710:497.22:525.32:46-0.46:287:56Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:056.411:557.14:015.53:350.16:267:58Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:516.05:265.54:290.66:247:59Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:577.09:50 AM5.67:065.25:281.16:238:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:497.011:05 AM5.28:174.86:311.66:218:02Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:277.012:325.18:564.27:312.06:198:04Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:546.92:035.29:223.68:252.36:178:05Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:146.93:225.59:442.89:112.76:158:07Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:307.04:245.910:082.09:523.26:138:08Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:507.15:166.410:341.010:323.66:118:09New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:147.26:046.811:030.111:114.16:098:11New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:427.26:517.211:37-0.711:514.66:078:12New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:127.37:407.512:14-1.36:058:14New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:447.38:317.612:345.112:55-1.86:048:15Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:197.29:267.61:235.41:41-1.96:028:17Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:597.010:257.62:195.72:31-1.76:008:18Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:476.611:247.63:275.73:25-1.35:588:20First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:516.14:495.54:23-0.75:568:21First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:197.610:14 AM5.56:224.95:240.15:558:23First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:077.611:52 AM5.17:394.06:291.05:538:24First Quarter30Tue
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 4:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 maximum.

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 (8% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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