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 6h 44m 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 - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:357.07:457.112:154.312:27-0.35:508:26Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:056.88:297.312:564.71:02-0.65:498:28Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:366.79:177.41:415.11:40-0.85:478:29Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:086.510:097.42:335.42:22-0.95:458:31Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:426.211:067.43:355.53:09-0.75:448:32Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:275.94:475.54:02-0.55:428:33Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:017.59:37 AM5.56:075.25:000.05:418:35Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:527.511:05 AM5.27:154.66:020.55:398:36Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:377.612:385.18:053.77:061.15:388:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:157.62:135.38:472.68:081.75:368:39Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:517.73:395.89:271.49:062.45:358:40Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:257.84:506.510:070.39:593.05:338:42Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:587.85:517.110:48-0.810:513.75:328:43New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:337.86:487.511:29-1.511:434.35:318:44New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:097.77:417.812:11-2.05:298:46New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:467.48:358.012:384.812:55-2.05:288:47Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:267.09:298.01:385.21:40-1.85:278:48Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:096.510:238.02:485.42:27-1.35:268:50Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:565.911:187.94:135.33:16-0.65:258:51Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:515.45:585.04:080.25:238:52First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:107.710:01 AM4.87:244.45:041.05:228:53First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:567.611:32 AM4.58:183.86:031.85:218:55First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:347.41:334.58:553.17:042.65:208:56First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:057.33:124.99:212.48:023.25:198:57Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:287.24:185.49:431.78:563.85:188:58Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:497.25:095.910:051.09:434.25:178:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:137.15:526.410:290.310:274.75:179:00Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:407.16:316.910:56-0.311:085.05:169:01Full Moon28Wed
29Thu4:107.17:087.211:26-0.911:515.35:159:02Full Moon29Thu
30Fri4:437.07:467.511:59-1.35:149:04Full Moon30Fri
31Sat5:166.98:267.712:355.612:36-1.65:139:05Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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