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 8h 05m 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 - Dec 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:198.17:225.51:390.34:155.27:434:18Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:558.18:325.02:210.95:134.67:444:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:308.19:564.73:071.65:553.97:454:17Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun11:058.111:354.83:582.46:303.07:464:17Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:408.14:563.27:042.07:484:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:245.212:168.16:024.07:400.87:494:16Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:476.012:538.27:074.78:18-0.37:504:16Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:476.81:328.38:075.28:58-1.37:514:16Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:377.62:138.39:035.59:40-2.17:524:16New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:238.22:598.39:575.710:24-2.57:534:16New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:088.63:478.110:515.811:09-2.67:544:16New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:528.84:407.811:495.711:56-2.27:554:16Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:378.95:367.312:545.57:564:16Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:228.96:376.612:44-1.62:065.17:564:16Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:068.87:455.91:33-0.63:234.57:574:16First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:508.79:085.22:230.54:423.77:584:16First Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:328.511:034.93:161.85:532.87:594:17First Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:128.34:133.06:502.07:594:17First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:075.211:49 AM8.15:194.17:351.28:004:17Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:366.012:247.86:325.08:110.68:004:18Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:396.712:577.67:445.68:440.18:014:18Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:277.41:307.58:476.09:15-0.38:014:19Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:087.82:057.49:406.29:45-0.58:024:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat5:438.12:427.310:256.210:17-0.78:024:20Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:148.23:217.111:076.210:50-0.78:034:21Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:438.34:027.011:496.111:24-0.68:034:21Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:098.34:456.812:335.98:034:22Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:358.45:296.41:205.68:034:23Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:028.46:186.112:35-0.12:095.28:044:24Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:318.47:145.61:110.42:594.78:044:24Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:038.48:165.21:491.13:494.08:044:25Third Quarter31Sat
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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