Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 8:54 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:256.69:198.11:555.41:41-1.75:139:17Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:236.29:588.22:555.02:27-1.15:149:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:295.610:368.14:004.33:15-0.25:159:16Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:465.011:148.15:053.54:060.85:159:16Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:204.711:538.06:082.55:002.05:169:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:194.87:061.46:023.25:179:15Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:328.03:055.47:580.47:114.25:189:15Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:137.94:196.28:46-0.58:224.95:199:14Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:547.75:167.09:31-1.29:285.35:209:14Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:387.66:037.510:13-1.710:285.55:209:13New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:237.46:457.810:54-1.911:225.65:219:12New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:097.27:248.011:34-1.95:229:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:556.98:018.012:155.512:15-1.65:239:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:426.68:358.01:085.312:55-1.25:249:10Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:306.29:077.92:025.01:37-0.65:269:09Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:205.89:377.72:584.62:180.15:279:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:155.410:057.63:544.13:000.95:289:07Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:174.910:337.54:493.63:421.85:299:06First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:344.611:037.35:423.04:272.85:309:05First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:324.56:332.45:193.75:319:04First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:484.97:191.76:224.55:329:03First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:117.14:025.68:011.07:335.15:339:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:497.14:496.28:400.38:385.55:359:01Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:297.15:256.79:18-0.39:325.65:369:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:137.15:577.19:56-0.910:185.65:378:58Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:597.26:277.410:35-1.411:015.55:388:57Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:487.26:587.711:15-1.711:455.35:408:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:407.27:297.911:56-1.85:418:54Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:347.18:028.012:324.912:39-1.65:428:53Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:326.88:368.01:234.41:24-1.15:448:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:336.39:118.02:193.72:09-0.35:458:50Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 1:10 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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