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 4h 32m 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 - Jan 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:408.48:145.32:070.44:204.78:044:26First Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:138.49:444.92:511.35:103.78:044:27First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:458.311:344.93:392.35:582.58:034:28First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:198.34:363.56:441.38:034:29First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:425.511:53 AM8.35:434.67:290.08:034:31Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:096.412:308.36:575.58:13-1.18:034:32Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:087.31:128.38:066.18:58-2.08:034:33Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:578.11:578.39:096.49:43-2.58:024:34Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:418.62:488.210:076.510:28-2.78:024:35Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:228.93:437.911:056.311:14-2.48:014:37Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:039.04:397.512:046.18:014:38Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:438.95:367.012:00-1.91:085.68:004:39Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:218.86:366.412:47-1.12:155.18:004:41Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:588.77:425.71:33-0.13:244.47:594:42Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:338.59:045.12:191.14:313.67:584:43Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:058.211:094.83:062.35:312.97:584:45Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:358.03:583.66:242.17:574:46Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:235.311:05 AM7.75:014.77:081.47:564:48Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:516.111:36 AM7.56:185.67:460.87:554:49Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:496.912:107.47:396.18:210.37:544:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:327.512:497.38:486.48:55-0.27:534:52Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:077.91:317.29:416.59:28-0.57:524:54Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:388.12:167.210:226.410:02-0.77:514:55New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:058.23:027.210:566.310:37-0.97:504:57New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:318.33:487.111:316.111:12-0.97:494:58New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:558.34:347.012:085.87:485:00New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:208.45:226.812:495.47:475:01Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:478.46:156.412:25-0.41:344.97:465:03Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:158.47:156.01:040.22:224.17:445:05Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:458.38:265.51:431.13:143.37:435:06Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:168.29:545.22:242.14:082.37:425:08First Quarter31Sun
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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