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 2h 22m 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 - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:437.35:036.69:27-0.29:165.35:139:17Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:197.15:497.110:01-0.610:135.55:149:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:557.06:277.410:34-0.811:025.65:149:17New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:336.97:027.611:06-0.911:465.65:159:16New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:126.77:327.711:40-1.05:169:16New Moon5Wed
6Thu4:536.68:007.712:295.512:15-0.95:179:15New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:366.48:267.71:125.312:50-0.75:179:15Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:216.28:527.71:585.11:27-0.45:189:14Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:095.89:197.82:464.72:030.15:199:14Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:015.49:497.83:354.32:410.75:209:13Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:015.010:207.74:243.73:201.45:219:13First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:124.710:547.75:133.04:022.35:229:12First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:394.511:297.66:022.24:503.25:239:11First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:344.86:511.35:514.05:249:10First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:077.63:165.47:390.47:034.75:259:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:487.64:196.28:26-0.68:145.25:269:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:337.75:076.99:13-1.49:175.45:279:08Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:237.75:497.410:00-2.010:145.35:289:07Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:187.86:287.810:46-2.411:095.15:299:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:157.77:068.011:32-2.45:309:05Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:137.47:448.212:044.712:19-2.15:329:04Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:137.08:228.21:014.31:06-1.45:339:03Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:156.59:008.22:023.71:53-0.55:349:01Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:205.99:388.13:053.12:410.55:359:00Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:355.410:167.94:092.53:311.75:378:59Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:105.010:557.65:131.94:252.95:388:58Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:065.16:161.35:283.95:398:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:435.77:150.86:434.75:408:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:177.13:536.38:080.48:035.25:428:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:016.94:456.88:540.19:155.45:438:52Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:476.75:267.19:35-0.110:105.45:448:51Waning Crescent31Mon
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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