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 1h 44m at 12:36 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:067.31:216.28:394.58:200.45:486:42Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:327.42:306.59:123.79:060.55:466:43Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:587.63:346.89:472.79:510.85:446:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:257.74:357.110:261.610:351.45:426:46New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:547.85:357.311:090.611:202.25:406:48New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:257.86:367.311:54-0.25:386:49Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:597.87:417.312:083.112:41-0.85:366:51Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:357.58:517.31:003.91:32-1.15:346:52Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:147.210:097.21:594.72:26-1.05:326:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:596.711:307.33:125.23:24-0.75:306:55First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:556.24:485.44:27-0.25:286:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:417.410:07 AM5.76:565.25:340.35:266:58First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:387.611:39 AM5.48:144.66:420.85:247:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:247.61:175.48:563.97:421.25:227:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:017.62:355.79:253.38:331.75:207:03Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:327.53:366.09:472.79:172.15:187:04Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:557.34:276.310:102.19:572.65:167:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:127.25:126.510:351.510:353.15:147:07Full Moon18Sat
19Sun4:297.15:556.711:020.911:133.75:127:08Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:497.06:366.911:320.411:544.25:107:10Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:136.97:207.012:040.15:087:11Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:416.78:067.112:384.712:39-0.15:077:13Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:106.58:577.11:275.11:17-0.25:057:14Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:416.29:567.12:255.41:59-0.15:037:16Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:126.010:597.13:375.62:460.05:017:17Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:515.76:085.64:390.25:598:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:587.210:03 AM5.47:485.35:390.55:588:20Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:457.211:31 AM5.28:174.86:420.75:568:22Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:227.312:585.28:424.17:431.05:548:23Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:547.42:235.59:123.28:391.45:528:25Waning Crescent30Thu
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 18% 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 (18% 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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