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 : 12:55 pm (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 5:30 am (7.2 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 - May 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:235.911:527.54:435.23:450.05:528:25Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:235.46:164.94:390.85:508:27Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:437.310:38 AM4.97:344.35:381.65:488:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:257.212:154.78:243.76:392.35:478:29Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:597.12:134.88:583.07:402.95:458:31Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:237.03:375.29:242.28:353.55:438:32Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:437.04:365.89:481.59:234.05:428:34Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:037.05:236.310:130.710:074.45:408:35Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:287.06:046.710:400.010:474.85:398:37New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:577.06:437.111:09-0.611:275.15:378:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:287.17:227.411:42-1.25:368:39New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:017.08:027.612:085.412:18-1.55:358:41New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:366.98:457.712:535.612:58-1.75:338:42Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:146.79:307.81:435.71:42-1.75:328:43Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:576.510:177.82:425.72:29-1.45:308:45Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:536.111:037.83:515.43:19-0.95:298:46First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:055.511:467.85:064.94:12-0.25:288:47First Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:325.06:184.15:090.75:278:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:277.812:134.87:183.06:101.85:258:50First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:057.82:065.08:081.87:142.85:248:51Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:417.83:395.78:510.68:183.65:238:52Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:177.84:496.59:32-0.59:184.45:228:54Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:537.85:467.210:12-1.410:154.95:218:55Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:307.76:367.710:52-1.911:095.35:208:56Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:097.57:238.011:32-2.25:198:57Full Moon25Sun
26Mon4:497.38:078.112:045.512:13-2.15:188:58Full Moon26Mon
27Tue5:317.08:528.11:015.612:55-1.85:178:59Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:166.69:358.02:045.51:38-1.35:169:01Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:046.110:167.93:135.32:22-0.75:169:02Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:575.610:557.74:285.03:070.15:159:03Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:585.011:307.65:404.43:541.05:149:04Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:12 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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