Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 7:30 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 4:38 pm (6.5 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 - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:066.77:126.81:191.01:433.87:116:51Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:596.77:406.61:560.82:314.47:136:48Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:586.78:126.32:360.63:294.97:146:46Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:116.78:486.03:200.74:435.37:156:44First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:336.74:080.86:215.57:176:42First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:426.95:040.98:135.37:186:40First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:327.06:061.08:575.17:206:38First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:097.27:101.19:154.77:216:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:015.63:377.38:071.09:344.17:236:34Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:135.84:027.48:581.09:593.47:246:32Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:196.24:267.59:441.210:292.47:266:30Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:206.64:537.610:281.511:041.47:276:28Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:197.05:217.711:112.011:420.47:296:26Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:177.35:527.711:552.77:306:24Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:167.56:257.712:24-0.512:423.57:326:22Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:177.67:017.51:10-1.11:334.37:336:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:237.67:407.21:59-1.32:335.07:356:18Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:367.68:256.72:51-1.33:465.47:366:16Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:517.79:236.23:48-0.95:225.57:386:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:017.74:50-0.47:305.27:396:13Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:597.85:570.38:464.57:416:11Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:125.42:477.97:060.99:293.87:426:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:535.43:267.88:101.410:003.17:446:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:175.73:597.79:062.010:252.47:466:05Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:236.13:247.68:542.59:491.76:475:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:176.53:447.49:373.110:151.16:495:02New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:056.94:017.310:173.610:420.66:505:00New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:497.14:217.110:584.211:120.16:524:58New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:327.34:457.011:404.711:43-0.16:534:57New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:157.55:126.812:275.26:554:55Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:007.55:416.512:18-0.21:225.56:574:53Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 6:04 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 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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