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 8h 09m 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:387.44:127.510:474.411:05-1.06:584:52New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:257.74:477.411:324.811:46-1.46:594:51Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:157.95:257.312:225.27:014:49Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:088.06:077.012:31-1.51:205.47:024:47Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:058.06:586.51:19-1.32:305.57:044:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:038.08:026.02:12-0.83:525.27:064:44First Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:008.09:235.53:10-0.25:224.77:074:43First Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:528.010:595.24:120.66:363.87:094:41First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:388.05:181.57:282.97:104:40Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:465.31:198.06:252.38:091.97:124:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:185.81:548.07:273.08:460.97:134:37Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:276.52:277.98:243.79:210.17:154:36Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:257.12:577.89:164.39:55-0.57:174:35Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:157.63:277.610:054.810:29-0.97:184:33Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:027.93:577.410:545.211:04-1.07:204:32Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:468.14:297.111:455.511:41-1.07:214:31Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:298.25:046.812:405.77:234:30Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:128.15:426.412:20-0.71:445.77:244:29Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:558.16:246.01:00-0.32:595.67:264:28Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:388.07:155.61:430.24:305.37:274:27Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:197.98:195.12:280.85:534.97:294:26Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:577.89:384.83:171.56:424.37:304:25Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:317.711:114.74:102.27:133.67:324:24Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:037.75:082.97:362.97:334:23Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:014.912:347.76:093.57:592.07:344:22Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:275.51:067.87:084.18:251.17:364:22Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:266.21:387.88:014.58:540.27:374:21Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:146.82:127.98:494.99:27-0.77:384:20New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:587.42:487.99:365.310:04-1.47:404:20New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:417.93:267.910:235.510:44-1.97:414:19New Moon30Thu
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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