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 5h 27m 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 - Oct 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:566.97:306.61:460.42:234.57:116:51Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:536.88:066.32:280.43:214.97:136:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:576.78:476.03:130.64:325.27:146:46Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:096.74:040.96:005.27:156:44Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:156.85:001.27:335.07:176:42Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:046.86:011.48:294.77:186:40Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:416.97:031.68:594.27:206:38Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:095.43:087.08:001.79:233.67:216:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:225.73:327.18:501.89:482.97:236:34Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:266.13:567.39:342.010:162.07:246:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:246.54:247.410:162.310:481.17:266:30New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:186.94:537.510:572.711:240.27:276:28New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:117.35:267.611:393.27:296:26New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:047.56:017.612:04-0.612:243.87:306:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:597.66:397.512:47-1.11:144.47:326:22Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:597.77:217.21:34-1.42:104.87:336:20Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:037.68:096.82:25-1.33:165.17:356:18Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:107.69:086.43:20-0.94:375.27:366:17First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:177.64:20-0.36:124.97:386:15First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:167.65:250.47:414.37:396:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:067.76:331.18:413.57:416:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:325.52:497.77:401.79:232.67:426:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:025.83:247.68:402.39:571.87:446:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:126.33:547.69:332.910:281.17:466:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:096.74:197.410:203.510:580.57:476:04Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:597.14:437.311:044.011:280.07:496:02Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:447.45:077.211:474.57:506:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:277.65:347.012:01-0.312:314.97:525:58Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:097.66:046.812:34-0.41:195.27:535:57Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:517.75:386.51:10-0.41:135.46:554:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:357.66:156.212:49-0.22:165.56:564:53Waning 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 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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