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 4h 39m 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 - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:487.61:435.18:322.97:331.95:518:26Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:247.63:215.69:131.88:332.75:508:27Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:567.64:356.29:490.79:293.55:488:28Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:257.65:356.810:24-0.210:204.25:468:30Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:547.56:277.310:59-0.911:104.85:458:31Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:237.47:157.611:34-1.45:438:33Full Moon6Mon
7Tue4:547.28:017.812:005.212:10-1.55:428:34Full Moon7Tue
8Wed5:277.08:467.812:525.512:49-1.55:408:35Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:036.79:327.71:485.61:29-1.25:398:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:436.410:177.62:515.62:11-0.85:378:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:276.011:037.54:035.52:56-0.25:368:40Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:185.511:447.45:235.23:430.45:348:41Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:215.16:394.84:321.15:338:42Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:207.310:39 AM4.77:324.15:241.85:318:44Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:497.212:114.58:073.46:202.65:308:45Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:147.22:024.78:352.67:173.35:298:46Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:407.23:365.29:001.68:143.95:288:48Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:077.24:395.99:280.69:064.55:268:49Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:367.35:296.69:58-0.49:545.05:258:50Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:077.46:147.210:32-1.310:415.45:248:51New Moon20Mon
21Tue3:407.46:587.611:09-2.011:275.75:238:53New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:177.57:427.911:50-2.55:228:54New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:597.48:288.112:175.912:35-2.75:218:55Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:467.29:148.11:135.91:22-2.65:208:56Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:416.810:018.12:175.82:12-2.15:198:57Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:446.210:468.13:325.43:03-1.35:188:59Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:585.611:298.14:554.73:56-0.35:179:00First Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:274.96:143.74:520.95:169:01First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:098.012:204.67:192.65:512.15:159:02First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:467.92:214.98:091.56:553.35:159:03Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:217.83:505.78:520.48:024.35:149:04Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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