Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 10:32 am (-3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 2:15 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:417.611:156.02:414.23:500.56:535:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:257.43:424.94:520.26:515:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:556.310:19 AM7.25:035.45:57-0.16:495:58Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:066.811:24 AM7.06:315.57:01-0.36:475:59Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:567.312:366.97:455.27:59-0.46:456:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:377.61:497.08:444.78:51-0.46:436:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:127.82:577.09:334.09:38-0.16:416:04New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:458.03:597.110:183.310:220.36:396:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:168.04:567.111:012.611:060.96:376:07New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:458.05:517.011:452.011:491.76:356:09New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:137.96:466.812:291.56:336:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:427.77:446.612:332.51:141.26:316:12Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:127.48:486.41:193.32:001.06:286:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:457.110:076.22:104.12:481.06:266:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:216.811:396.33:094.73:411.16:246:16First Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:036.44:225.24:381.26:226:18First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:016.59:54 AM6.15:545.45:401.36:206:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:016.710:57 AM5.97:255.36:411.36:186:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:446.912:075.98:215.07:351.36:166:22Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:167.01:166.08:544.68:211.26:146:24Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:407.12:176.29:194.29:011.26:126:25Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:597.23:116.49:443.69:381.36:106:27Full Moon22Wed
23Thu4:187.34:016.610:122.910:141.66:086:28Full Moon23Thu
24Fri4:407.44:506.810:432.210:511.96:066:30Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:067.55:406.911:181.411:292.46:036:31Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:357.66:327.011:570.76:016:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:077.57:286.912:103.012:400.25:596:34Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:417.48:306.812:553.71:27-0.25:576:36Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:197.29:426.81:454.32:18-0.45:556:37Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:027.011:036.82:454.83:15-0.45:536:39Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:556.64:005.24:17-0.25:516:40Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:23 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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