Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 8:49 pm (6.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 5:26 pm (7.2 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 - Dec 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:396.72:028.28:154.49:13-0.77:424:19Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:357.42:378.19:115.09:51-1.37:434:18Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:268.03:147.910:055.410:29-1.67:454:18Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:128.33:517.610:595.711:08-1.77:464:17Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:578.54:297.311:555.911:48-1.47:474:17Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:408.65:106.912:575.97:484:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:238.55:546.412:30-1.02:075.77:494:16Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:058.46:445.91:12-0.43:285.47:504:16Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:458.37:425.31:570.44:515.07:514:16Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:228.18:554.92:431.25:564.47:524:16Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:558.010:284.63:312.16:423.77:534:16Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:267.94:253.07:153.07:544:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:474.711:56 AM7.85:253.87:422.27:554:16Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:265.312:267.86:284.58:081.47:564:16Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:276.012:587.77:285.08:350.67:574:16Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:126.61:327.88:225.59:04-0.17:584:16Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:507.22:077.89:095.89:36-0.87:584:16New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:267.72:447.79:546.010:11-1.37:594:17New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:018.13:247.710:396.110:49-1.78:004:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:378.44:077.611:276.111:30-1.88:004:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:168.64:557.312:205.98:014:18Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:558.75:496.912:14-1.61:205.78:014:18Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:368.76:506.312:59-1.22:265.28:024:19Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:178.78:025.71:47-0.43:364.58:024:20First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:588.79:295.22:370.64:453.68:024:20First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:398.611:215.03:311.85:502.58:034:21First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:208.54:303.06:451.58:034:22First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:235.412:008.45:384.17:340.58:034:22Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:496.312:418.26:525.08:17-0.38:034:23Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:527.11:228.18:025.68:57-0.98:044:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:417.82:047.99:055.99:36-1.38:044:25Full Moon31Mon
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 7:07 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 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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