Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 11:21 am (-3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 50m at 3:19 am (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:056.912:427.57:596.08:410.28:044:27Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:437.41:227.48:566.29:13-0.28:044:28Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:157.72:037.49:426.39:45-0.68:034:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:438.02:467.410:226.210:18-0.88:034:30Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:098.13:297.311:006.110:53-0.98:034:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:358.34:147.111:405.911:28-0.88:034:32Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:018.45:026.912:235.58:024:33Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:298.55:536.512:05-0.61:105.18:024:34Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:598.66:506.112:44-0.12:014.58:024:36Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:318.67:565.61:250.62:553.78:014:37Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:068.59:165.22:071.53:512.98:014:38Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:418.510:595.12:532.64:491.98:004:39Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:208.43:463.75:471.08:004:41Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:065.511:02 AM8.34:534.86:430.17:594:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:356.311:48 AM8.26:135.57:35-0.77:584:44Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:347.112:398.17:315.98:25-1.37:574:45Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:207.81:358.08:396.09:11-1.67:574:46Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:018.22:327.99:385.89:56-1.77:564:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:398.53:287.610:325.510:39-1.47:554:49New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:148.64:237.411:255.111:21-1.07:544:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:488.75:177.012:184.77:534:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:218.66:116.512:03-0.31:114.27:524:54Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:518.57:086.012:450.62:053.77:514:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:218.38:125.51:271.53:003.17:504:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:508.19:345.22:092.63:542.67:494:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:207.911:455.22:543.64:492.27:485:00First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:537.63:454.65:431.77:475:02First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:445.710:31 AM7.44:535.46:361.37:455:03First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:576.311:13 AM7.26:195.97:230.97:445:05Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:426.812:007.17:396.18:060.57:435:07Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:167.212:517.18:386.18:440.17:425:08Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 7:20 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 1% 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 (1% 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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