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 : 8:54 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 12:36 am (7.9 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 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:106.811:25 AM6.67:346.07:230.46:525:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:437.212:266.78:275.98:110.06:505:57Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:107.51:276.89:045.68:55-0.36:485:58Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:347.62:277.09:375.19:37-0.56:466:00New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:587.83:257.210:134.510:18-0.56:446:01New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:247.94:237.210:523.711:00-0.16:426:03New Moon6Fri
7Sat5:518.05:217.211:352.911:420.56:406:04New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:208.16:217.012:222.06:386:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:528.17:256.812:261.41:111.26:366:07Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:258.08:386.51:122.42:040.66:346:09Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:017.810:076.32:023.53:000.26:326:11First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:417.511:506.53:004.54:00-0.16:306:12First Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:287.14:155.35:04-0.16:286:14First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:186.910:26 AM6.75:535.76:11-0.16:266:15First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:227.311:38 AM6.47:405.57:160.06:246:17Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:107.612:576.38:525.18:120.16:226:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:507.82:116.39:334.69:010.36:206:20Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:237.83:126.410:044.19:430.66:176:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:527.74:056.510:333.610:221.06:156:23Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:157.64:526.611:033.010:591.56:136:24Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:347.55:376.611:342.511:362.16:116:26Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:527.46:226.512:082.06:096:27Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:137.37:106.512:142.812:431.56:076:29Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:387.18:026.412:543.51:211.26:056:30Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:066.99:026.31:374.12:001.06:036:32Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:376.710:196.32:264.82:440.86:016:33Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:116.411:556.43:275.33:330.85:596:35Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:506.24:485.64:290.85:576:36Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:126.79:44 AM6.06:245.75:310.75:546:37Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:026.910:53 AM5.97:345.56:320.65:526:39Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:387.112:085.98:105.17:290.45:506:40Waning Crescent31Tue
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 4:45 am — 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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