Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 58m at 12:50 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:555.93:117.27:570.69:013.67:106:52Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:176.23:417.48:520.89:422.57:126:50Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:326.54:117.69:431.310:231.47:136:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:417.04:417.710:301.911:040.37:156:45New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:437.35:137.811:172.611:48-0.67:166:43New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:437.65:477.812:053.37:186:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:437.76:247.712:32-1.212:554.17:196:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:447.77:037.41:19-1.41:514.77:216:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:497.67:467.02:09-1.32:565.27:226:35Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:587.58:356.53:01-0.84:165.47:246:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:087.43:58-0.25:585.27:256:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:107.44:590.57:404.87:266:29First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:037.46:061.28:404.27:286:27First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:275.22:457.47:131.79:193.67:296:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:095.33:187.38:142.29:472.97:316:23Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:255.73:427.29:052.710:102.37:326:21Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:236.13:597.19:493.110:331.67:346:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:116.54:157.110:283.610:571.07:366:18Full Moon18Sat
19Sun5:536.84:347.111:054.011:240.47:376:16Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:337.14:587.111:414.511:53-0.17:396:14Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:117.35:267.012:194.97:406:12Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:517.45:566.912:25-0.412:595.27:426:10Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:347.56:276.71:01-0.61:445.57:436:08Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:227.56:586.51:41-0.72:365.77:456:06Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:157.57:326.22:25-0.63:405.87:466:05Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:107.57:275.92:14-0.33:585.76:485:03Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:037.58:545.53:080.15:205.26:495:01Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:497.610:295.34:070.66:204.56:514:59Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:297.65:111.27:053.46:534:58Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:075.41:047.76:161.97:462.26:544:56Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:425.81:377.97:172.68:250.96:564:54Waning Crescent31Fri
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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