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 : 9:43 am (-2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 1:20 am (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:304.86:021.85:074.15:458:50First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:365.26:521.16:164.85:478:49First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:037.23:475.97:420.37:315.25:488:47Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:477.24:336.58:30-0.48:385.45:498:46Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:367.35:117.09:17-1.19:345.35:518:44Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:307.45:467.410:03-1.610:245.15:528:42Full Moon6Mon
7Tue3:287.56:207.710:48-1.911:134.75:538:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:267.56:557.911:33-1.85:558:39Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:267.37:298.012:044.112:19-1.55:568:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:267.08:058.112:583.51:06-0.85:578:36Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:296.68:418.01:542.91:530.25:598:34Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:376.19:197.92:532.22:421.36:008:33Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:555.79:597.73:541.63:342.46:028:31Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:345.510:417.44:571.14:343.56:038:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:225.76:000.75:454.46:048:27Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:486.27:030.47:105.06:068:25Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:186.83:516.78:020.18:365.26:078:24Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:136.64:407.18:540.09:435.16:088:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:106.55:207.39:39-0.110:295.06:108:20Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:046.55:537.410:19-0.111:044.76:118:18New Moon20Mon
21Tue3:536.56:217.410:550.011:354.46:138:16New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:376.56:457.311:300.26:148:14New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:206.57:047.312:074.112:040.46:158:12New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:036.47:247.312:403.712:390.86:178:10Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:486.37:477.31:163.31:141.36:188:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:356.18:147.21:542.81:501.96:208:07Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:275.98:447.12:352.42:272.66:218:05Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:265.69:177.03:182.03:083.36:238:03Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:375.59:536.84:051.53:544.06:248:01First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:095.54:571.14:544.76:257:59First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:545.95:540.76:105.16:277:57First Quarter31Fri
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 5:31 am — 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 10% 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 (10% 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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