Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 9:43 am (-2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:348.95:427.212:575.48:044:26Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:169.06:456.612:46-1.42:044.88:044:27Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:578.97:565.91:34-0.53:154.18:034:28First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:398.89:215.32:240.74:273.38:034:29First Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:208.611:185.03:162.05:352.48:034:30First Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:018.44:143.36:361.58:034:31First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:185.511:41 AM8.25:224.47:260.88:034:33Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:446.312:217.96:385.38:090.28:024:34Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:457.01:007.77:535.88:46-0.28:024:35Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:327.61:407.58:596.09:20-0.58:014:36Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:128.02:207.39:536.19:54-0.68:014:38Full Moon11Thu
12Fri5:478.23:007.210:386.110:28-0.68:004:39Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:198.33:427.111:195.911:02-0.58:004:40Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:478.34:246.912:015.77:594:42Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:128.35:086.612:435.47:594:43Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:368.35:546.312:120.01:285.17:584:44Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:018.36:435.912:480.52:154.77:574:46Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:298.27:395.51:241.13:024.27:564:47Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:598.28:465.12:001.93:513.67:554:49Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:318.110:084.92:382.74:402.97:554:50Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:058.03:213.65:292.17:544:52Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:085.110:42 AM7.94:154.56:181.27:534:53Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:115.711:22 AM7.85:315.37:060.37:524:55Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:136.512:077.96:515.87:53-0.67:514:56Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:577.212:577.98:006.08:40-1.37:494:58Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:357.81:528.08:585.99:25-1.87:484:59New Moon26Fri
27Sat5:118.22:508.09:515.710:11-2.07:475:01New Moon27Sat
28Sun5:478.53:497.910:435.310:57-1.87:465:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:228.74:487.611:374.811:42-1.37:455:04New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:588.85:487.212:334.17:435:06Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:348.86:516.612:29-0.51:323.57:425:07Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 1:55 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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