Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:53 am (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 8:30 pm (8.2 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 - Jun 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:547.74:566.59:29-0.59:065.05:139:05Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:267.55:497.210:04-1.110:065.55:139:06Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:587.46:347.610:38-1.511:005.85:129:07Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:337.27:157.911:13-1.711:525.95:119:08Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:097.07:548.011:48-1.75:119:09Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:496.88:318.012:435.912:25-1.55:109:09Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:316.59:067.91:375.81:04-1.25:109:10Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:166.29:387.82:355.61:43-0.85:109:11Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:055.810:087.73:365.32:23-0.25:099:12Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:595.410:357.74:364.83:030.55:099:12Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:034.911:027.65:324.23:431.35:099:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:184.411:307.56:203.54:242.25:089:14Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:524.311:597.57:002.75:093.15:089:14Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:064.67:361.76:054.05:089:15Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:297.53:505.38:110.77:124.95:089:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:007.54:486.18:47-0.38:205.55:089:16Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:347.55:326.89:25-1.29:205.95:089:16Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:127.66:127.410:06-2.110:146.15:089:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:557.76:507.810:48-2.711:066.15:089:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:447.77:288.111:33-3.05:089:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:407.58:078.212:006.012:19-2.95:099:17New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:407.28:458.312:595.71:06-2.55:099:17Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:446.79:238.42:045.21:54-1.75:099:18Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:526.010:008.33:144.42:42-0.75:109:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:095.310:378.34:263.53:300.65:109:18First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:444.711:138.25:342.54:212.05:109:18First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:484.76:371.45:183.35:119:18First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:425.37:330.56:254.55:119:18Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:247.84:026.28:21-0.27:425.45:129:18Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:017.55:006.99:04-0.88:585.95:129:17Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 11:11 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 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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