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 3h 13m 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 - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:237.54:316.09:100.58:295.05:139:17Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:507.35:256.79:41-0.29:325.55:149:17Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:187.16:097.210:10-0.610:285.85:149:17Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:497.06:477.510:40-1.011:176.05:159:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:246.97:217.711:12-1.25:169:16Full Moon5Mon
6Tue4:026.87:537.812:026.011:45 AM-1.35:179:15Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:426.78:237.812:466.012:20-1.35:179:15Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:256.58:517.91:315.912:57-1.15:189:14Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:106.39:207.92:195.71:35-0.95:199:14Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:575.99:497.93:095.32:13-0.55:209:13Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:525.510:187.84:004.82:530.15:219:13Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:575.010:497.84:504.23:340.95:229:12Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:164.611:207.85:383.34:181.95:239:11Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:524.511:527.76:252.35:082.95:249:10Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:544.87:121.16:104.05:259:09Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:267.73:375.67:590.07:214.95:269:09Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:027.84:426.58:45-1.18:325.55:279:08Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:437.85:327.29:32-2.09:365.85:289:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:307.86:167.710:18-2.610:345.95:299:06New Moon19Mon
20Tue3:237.86:588.111:05-2.911:305.75:319:05New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:207.77:388.211:52-2.85:329:04New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:197.48:178.212:275.512:40-2.45:339:03Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:196.98:558.21:275.01:27-1.75:349:01Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:206.39:328.12:324.52:15-0.75:359:00Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:275.710:077.93:383.83:020.55:378:59Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:455.110:417.74:443.03:511.75:388:58First Quarter26Mon
27Tue11:324.811:137.55:472.34:443.05:398:56First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:395.06:441.65:464.15:408:55First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:145.77:360.97:025.05:428:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:197.04:206.48:220.48:235.55:438:52Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:566.85:087.09:020.09:345.85:448:51Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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