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 3h 25m 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 - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:098.25:496.01:06-0.53:476.07:434:18Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:508.21:48-0.17:444:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:318.22:340.47:454:17First Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:088.29:544.83:241.06:324.47:464:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:438.211:344.84:201.86:563.47:484:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:178.25:212.67:262.27:494:16Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:195.312:508.26:253.48:010.97:504:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:476.01:238.37:274.28:38-0.37:514:16Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:546.91:598.48:264.89:18-1.57:524:16Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:507.72:368.49:215.410:00-2.37:534:16Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:418.33:178.310:155.810:43-2.77:544:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:308.74:018.111:126.111:29-2.77:554:16Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:188.94:497.712:136.27:564:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:078.95:427.112:16-2.41:236.07:564:16Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:558.96:416.51:05-1.72:455.77:574:16Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:438.87:485.71:56-0.74:195.17:584:16Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:298.69:135.02:470.45:454.27:594:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:118.411:144.73:421.66:463.37:594:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:488.24:402.87:302.58:004:17Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:225.112:208.05:443.88:031.78:004:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:485.812:477.86:524.78:311.08:014:18Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:506.61:127.67:565.48:570.48:014:19Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:387.21:397.58:545.99:23-0.18:024:19Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:197.72:107.49:456.29:52-0.58:024:20New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:558.02:437.310:316.310:22-0.88:034:21New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:278.23:197.211:156.410:55-0.98:034:21New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:588.43:577.112:006.48:034:22New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:288.44:376.912:476.38:034:23Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:588.55:196.612:06-0.81:376.18:034:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:308.56:076.212:44-0.62:315.88:044:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:038.56:585.81:24-0.13:265.28:044:25Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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