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 3h 31m 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 - Jun 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:124.56:403.84:421.95:139:05Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:007.411:50 AM4.37:283.05:342.85:139:06Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:267.32:114.58:052.36:323.75:129:07Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:537.23:455.18:371.57:354.45:119:08Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:227.24:445.89:060.78:355.05:119:08Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:527.25:286.49:36-0.19:285.45:109:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:257.26:066.910:07-0.810:155.75:109:10Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:007.26:407.410:41-1.411:005.95:109:11New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:387.27:157.711:17-1.911:446.05:099:12New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:197.27:507.911:56-2.25:099:12New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:057.18:278.112:325.912:38-2.25:099:13Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:566.89:048.11:275.71:23-2.05:099:13Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:546.49:428.22:285.32:09-1.55:089:14Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:005.810:208.23:354.72:56-0.75:089:15Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:155.210:578.24:433.93:450.45:089:15First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:464.711:348.15:482.84:371.65:089:16First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:424.66:481.75:352.95:089:16First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:128.12:395.27:420.66:424.05:089:16Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:508.04:016.08:30-0.47:534.95:089:17Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:297.85:026.89:14-1.19:035.55:089:17Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:107.75:517.49:55-1.710:055.85:099:17Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:537.56:347.810:36-1.911:025.85:099:17Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:387.37:138.011:15-2.011:555.85:099:18Full Moon23Mon
24Tue4:247.07:518.111:55-1.85:099:18Full Moon24Tue
25Wed5:116.78:268.012:485.612:34-1.45:109:18Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:596.48:588.01:435.31:14-0.95:109:18Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:496.09:277.82:404.91:54-0.35:119:18Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:425.59:547.73:374.52:340.55:119:18Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:415.010:207.64:323.93:131.45:129:18Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:514.610:467.55:243.23:532.35:129:17Third Quarter30Mon
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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