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 3h 53m 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:036.36:540.27:285.36:287:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:186.73:506.87:53-0.28:325.16:307:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:226.84:287.18:48-0.69:254.76:317:50Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:277.05:027.49:39-0.810:124.06:327:48Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:327.15:357.610:27-0.810:583.36:347:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:357.36:077.711:14-0.511:452.56:357:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:377.36:407.811:590.06:367:42Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:377.27:147.812:331.812:460.96:387:40Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:406.97:497.71:231.11:341.86:397:38Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:466.78:277.52:160.72:262.86:417:36Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:026.49:077.13:100.43:243.76:427:34Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:306.49:516.74:070.34:334.56:437:32Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:006.55:080.45:594.96:457:30Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:156.86:120.67:425.06:467:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:137.07:170.79:034.86:487:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:585.83:597.28:180.89:514.56:497:23Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:115.94:357.29:090.910:214.16:517:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:136.05:047.29:531.110:463.76:527:19Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:046.25:277.110:301.211:103.36:537:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:486.45:447.111:051.511:362.86:557:15New Moon20Thu
21Fri5:296.56:017.111:391.86:567:13New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:116.66:227.112:052.312:142.26:587:11New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:546.66:487.112:361.812:492.76:597:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:406.67:177.01:101.31:263.37:007:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:306.67:496.81:471.02:073.87:027:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:266.58:226.62:290.72:534.47:037:02Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:336.59:006.43:150.43:494.97:057:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:516.59:466.24:070.35:015.27:066:58First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:106.75:060.36:235.37:086:56First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:116.96:110.37:365.07:096:54First Quarter30Sun
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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