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 3h 23m 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 - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:118.78:016.11:150.52:332.87:415:09Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:488.59:265.62:031.73:352.27:395:11First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:268.211:195.52:542.94:381.67:385:12First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:067.93:534.15:411.27:375:14First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:105.910:49 AM7.65:065.16:410.87:355:16First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:316.611:36 AM7.36:345.77:340.57:345:17Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:277.212:277.08:015.98:200.27:325:19Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:117.61:206.99:085.88:590.17:315:20Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:477.82:106.89:525.79:360.07:295:22Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:187.92:576.810:265.410:100.17:275:24Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:437.93:426.810:575.110:440.27:265:25Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:057.94:266.811:294.811:170.47:245:27Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:247.95:106.612:034.47:235:29Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:457.95:556.412:403.97:215:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:097.96:446.212:251.21:183.47:195:32Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:367.97:385.912:591.92:002.97:175:34Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:067.88:415.71:352.62:442.37:165:35Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:387.79:585.52:143.43:331.87:145:37Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:147.511:475.62:584.24:271.27:125:38Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:537.43:575.05:250.67:105:40Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:376.110:41 AM7.35:195.66:250.17:085:42Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:406.711:38 AM7.36:435.87:23-0.57:075:43Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:247.212:437.37:535.68:16-0.97:055:45Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:017.61:507.48:495.29:06-1.17:035:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:358.02:557.59:394.69:53-1.07:015:48New Moon25Sun
26Mon5:088.23:587.510:283.910:39-0.76:595:50New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:408.34:587.411:173.111:250.06:575:51New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:138.35:597.212:062.46:555:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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