Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 12:50 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:30 am (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:165.56:380.85:535.45:458:50Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:106.17:300.27:205.85:468:49Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:177.04:456.68:20-0.48:315.95:488:47Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:097.15:147.09:07-0.99:255.75:498:46Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:067.25:417.39:51-1.410:135.45:508:44Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:077.36:087.510:35-1.610:594.85:528:42New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:087.36:357.711:18-1.511:464.15:538:41New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:097.27:057.912:01-1.25:558:39New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:117.07:358.012:373.312:45-0.55:568:38Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:156.68:088.11:302.51:300.55:578:36Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:246.28:438.02:251.72:161.75:598:34Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:425.89:207.93:230.93:062.86:008:33First Quarter12Tue
13Wed11:185.610:007.74:230.44:023.96:018:31First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:055.95:250.15:114.86:038:29First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:336.36:30-0.16:375.46:048:27First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:376.87:34-0.38:105.56:068:26Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:386.74:267.28:33-0.39:245.36:078:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:436.65:067.49:24-0.310:155.06:088:22Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:466.55:397.410:07-0.210:524.66:108:20Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:436.56:087.410:450.011:254.26:118:18Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:336.56:317.311:200.311:583.76:138:16Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:196.46:507.311:540.76:148:14Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:046.37:077.212:313.212:281.26:158:12Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:506.27:277.21:072.71:021.86:178:11Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:386.17:517.11:442.31:382.56:188:09Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:305.98:197.12:231.82:143.26:208:07Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:295.78:506.93:051.42:533.96:218:05Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:415.69:236.83:511.13:364.66:228:03Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:255.74:420.94:325.26:248:01Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:116.05:380.65:535.66:257:59Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:106.36:390.37:185.76:277:57Third Quarter31Sun
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 3:10 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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