Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 6:07 pm (7.8 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 - Jun 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:027.74:025.79:180.88:323.95:139:05Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:357.55:036.49:520.19:304.55:139:06Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:067.35:536.910:24-0.510:235.05:129:07New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:357.26:377.310:55-0.911:135.35:119:08New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:057.07:177.611:27-1.15:119:09New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:386.87:547.712:005.512:00-1.25:109:09New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:146.68:297.812:495.512:36-1.15:109:10New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:526.49:027.81:415.51:13-0.95:109:11Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:346.19:357.72:385.41:51-0.65:099:12Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:205.710:087.73:395.22:31-0.15:099:12Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:115.310:417.74:424.83:120.45:099:13Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:134.911:147.65:404.33:551.15:089:14First Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:264.511:487.66:293.74:411.85:089:14First Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:544.47:102.95:332.65:089:15First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:227.61:404.67:462.06:333.45:089:15First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:577.63:205.28:221.07:374.15:089:16Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:337.64:276.09:00-0.18:394.65:089:16Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:117.75:186.79:39-1.19:365.05:089:16Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:527.86:057.310:20-1.910:305.35:089:17Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:367.86:497.811:03-2.511:245.45:099:17Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:257.77:328.111:48-2.85:099:17Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:177.58:158.312:205.312:35-2.75:099:17Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:137.18:598.41:215.11:23-2.25:099:18Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:136.59:438.42:294.72:13-1.45:109:18Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:185.910:268.33:414.23:03-0.45:109:18Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:335.211:088.24:563.53:550.75:109:18Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue11:084.711:498.06:082.64:501.95:119:18Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:094.77:121.85:503.15:119:18Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:297.82:525.28:051.06:594.15:129:18Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:077.64:076.08:490.38:104.85:129:17Waning Crescent30Fri
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 8:01 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 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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