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 3h 51m 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 - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:337.74:166.611:024.210:530.86:525:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:537.74:596.611:333.811:271.26:505:57Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:117.65:426.512:073.36:485:59Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:317.66:286.412:021.712:422.86:466:00Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:557.57:176.212:382.31:202.46:446:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:237.48:126.01:143.02:001.96:426:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:537.29:185.91:523.72:431.66:406:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:257.010:455.82:354.43:311.26:386:06Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:016.83:295.14:250.96:366:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:396.19:44 AM6.74:445.65:240.66:346:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:556.510:39 AM6.66:125.86:250.26:326:11Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:426.911:46 AM6.67:235.67:23-0.16:296:12Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:177.312:566.88:155.28:16-0.46:276:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:497.62:057.09:004.69:05-0.56:256:15Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:187.83:117.29:433.79:52-0.36:236:17New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:487.94:147.310:272.810:370.26:216:18New Moon16Sun
17Mon5:198.05:157.311:121.911:230.96:196:20New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:518.16:167.212:001.16:176:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:248.07:207.112:101.812:500.56:156:23Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:007.88:316.812:592.81:410.16:136:24Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:377.59:526.71:533.82:35-0.16:116:26First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:187.111:236.82:564.63:330.06:096:27First Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:066.64:155.14:350.36:076:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:457.010:04 AM6.26:005.35:410.66:046:30First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:497.211:18 AM5.87:505.16:470.86:026:32Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:407.412:425.78:504.77:451.06:006:33Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:207.51:595.89:254.28:351.25:586:35Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:527.42:596.09:483.89:161.45:566:36Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:177.33:476.210:103.39:531.75:546:38Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:367.34:316.410:332.810:292.15:526:39Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:517.25:126.511:002.211:032.55:506:41Full 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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