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 3h 31m 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 - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:047.24:59-0.16:425.17:116:50Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:107.46:060.38:274.87:136:48Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:005.73:037.57:140.79:264.37:146:46Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:295.63:467.58:171.010:023.87:166:44Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:505.74:217.59:111.410:283.37:176:42Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:536.04:487.49:561.710:502.87:196:40Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:446.35:097.210:352.111:142.37:206:38New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:296.55:257.111:122.511:401.77:226:36New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:106.75:427.111:483.07:236:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:516.86:057.012:091.212:253.57:256:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:326.96:316.912:400.81:054.07:266:30Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:167.07:016.71:130.51:474.57:286:28Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:057.07:326.51:490.32:364.97:296:26Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:017.08:056.22:300.23:345.37:316:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:057.08:426.03:150.34:485.57:326:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:147.14:060.46:175.57:346:20First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:157.25:040.67:335.27:356:18First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:037.36:090.78:154.77:376:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:165.52:417.57:140.98:503.97:386:14Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:395.73:157.68:141.19:252.97:406:12Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:566.13:467.79:081.410:021.87:416:10Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:076.64:177.99:581.910:410.77:436:09Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:117.14:507.910:472.511:22-0.37:446:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:117.65:247.911:353.27:466:05Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:107.85:597.812:05-1.112:253.97:486:03Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:098.05:377.512:51-1.512:204.66:495:01Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:108.06:197.112:38-1.61:235.16:515:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:158.07:056.61:28-1.32:405.46:524:58Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:227.98:006.02:21-0.74:235.46:544:56Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:277.99:115.43:190.06:254.96:554:55Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:247.94:210.87:324.36:574:53Third Quarter31Fri
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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