Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 45m at 8:05 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:297.811:13 AM5.38:234.86:250.35:518:26First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:187.812:595.09:124.07:321.05:498:27Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:597.82:435.29:463.18:331.75:488:28Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:347.74:025.610:132.29:262.45:468:30Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:017.55:056.110:391.410:133.05:458:31Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:237.45:586.511:050.710:573.75:438:33Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:427.26:476.911:320.011:414.35:418:34Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:027.17:337.212:02-0.45:408:36Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:266.98:177.412:264.812:34-0.85:388:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:526.79:027.51:155.31:08-0.95:378:38Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:216.59:487.52:115.61:45-0.85:368:40Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:526.210:387.53:185.72:25-0.65:348:41Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:235.911:297.54:435.73:09-0.35:338:42Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:570.15:318:44Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:177.44:490.65:308:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:597.410:36 AM4.88:404.75:461.05:298:46Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:337.412:064.78:414.06:451.55:288:48Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:027.41:384.88:553.27:432.15:268:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:297.53:055.39:192.18:372.75:258:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:567.54:205.99:480.99:283.35:248:52Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:257.65:226.610:22-0.310:174.05:238:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:557.76:197.311:00-1.511:064.65:228:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:287.87:147.711:41-2.311:585.25:218:55New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:047.78:088.112:25-2.85:208:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:447.59:048.212:545.61:12-2.95:198:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:287.110:008.31:585.92:02-2.65:188:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:206.610:578.23:165.82:55-2.05:179:00Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:236.011:518.24:535.53:51-1.15:169:01First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:415.26:464.84:50-0.15:159:02First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:408.111:19 AM4.77:583.95:511.05:159:03First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:238.01:234.68:442.96:542.15:149:04Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:21 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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