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 5h 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 - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:066.45:597.110:560.611:293.86:287:54New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:516.56:177.211:290.811:593.36:307:52New Moon2Sat
3Sun5:366.56:387.212:031.06:317:50New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:226.57:037.312:322.712:371.56:337:48Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:116.47:327.31:082.21:142.06:347:46Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:036.38:047.21:481.71:532.66:357:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:016.28:387.12:321.22:363.36:377:42Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:096.09:157.03:200.73:254.06:387:40First Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:336.09:596.84:150.44:264.76:407:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:066.25:150.25:435.06:417:35First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:216.66:190.07:065.16:427:33First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:166.97:24-0.28:174.86:447:31Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:096.63:597.28:25-0.39:144.26:457:29Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:236.74:367.49:20-0.210:023.56:477:27Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:336.85:097.610:100.010:472.76:487:25Full Moon15Fri
16Sat4:377.05:417.710:560.411:301.96:497:23Full Moon16Sat
17Sun5:377.16:127.611:411.06:517:21Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:347.16:437.612:141.312:261.86:527:19Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:317.07:147.412:590.81:132.66:547:16Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:306.97:477.11:440.52:033.46:557:14Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:356.78:226.82:310.42:594.16:567:12Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:496.69:016.43:210.54:054.76:587:10Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:116.64:140.75:275.06:597:08Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:266.75:121.07:065.07:017:06Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:266.86:151.28:294.87:027:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:126.97:191.49:164.57:047:02Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:095.53:477.08:161.59:464.17:057:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:205.74:137.09:051.610:093.67:066:57Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:205.94:337.09:471.710:323.07:086:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:116.24:517.110:241.910:582.47:096:53New Moon30Sat
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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