Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 45m at 10:32 am (-3.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:45 pm (8.1 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 - Aug 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:016.87:558.012:433.912:45-0.75:468:49Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:586.48:277.91:373.41:290.15:478:48Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:576.08:597.72:312.92:131.15:488:46Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:025.59:317.53:262.42:592.15:508:45Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:215.210:037.34:212.03:483.15:518:43Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:105.15:171.64:444.15:538:42Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:005.56:141.35:534.85:548:40Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:186.07:101.07:155.35:558:38Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:026.64:126.48:030.78:315.45:578:37Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:516.54:526.78:490.49:295.45:588:35Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:446.55:237.09:310.110:115.25:598:33Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:366.65:497.110:08-0.110:445.06:018:32Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:276.66:117.210:43-0.211:164.76:028:30New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:166.76:317.311:18-0.211:494.26:048:28New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:046.76:537.411:53-0.16:058:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:546.67:197.612:263.712:290.26:068:25Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:466.47:477.61:063.11:070.76:088:23Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:416.28:197.61:512.41:471.56:098:21Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:435.98:537.62:391.72:302.36:118:19Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:545.79:307.53:311.13:173.26:128:17First Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:225.610:117.44:270.64:134.16:138:15First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:075.85:280.15:224.86:158:13First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:336.26:32-0.26:455.16:168:11Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:346.77:36-0.58:055.16:188:10Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:027.04:207.18:35-0.79:114.86:198:08Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:116.95:007.49:28-0.710:044.36:208:06Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:186.95:357.610:16-0.610:513.76:228:04Full Moon27Sat
28Sun4:206.96:067.611:00-0.311:353.16:238:02Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:186.96:367.611:430.26:258:00Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:126.87:047.512:192.612:250.96:267:58Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:066.67:317.41:022.11:071.76:277:56Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 2:38 pm — 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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