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 6h 49m 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 - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:376.75:477.39:40-0.310:275.85:468:50Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:216.76:207.510:16-0.611:075.75:478:48Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:086.76:497.610:51-0.711:415.65:488:47Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:556.77:157.611:26-0.85:508:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:416.77:397.612:135.412:00-0.85:518:44Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:276.68:017.612:485.112:36-0.65:528:42Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:146.48:267.71:274.81:12-0.35:548:40Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:056.18:527.72:094.21:490.25:558:39Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:015.79:217.62:543.62:271.05:568:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:065.49:517.63:422.83:071.95:588:35Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:245.110:237.54:332.03:513.05:598:34Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:055.15:271.14:444.06:018:32Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:085.66:240.35:544.96:028:30Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:336.37:22-0.57:185.56:038:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:267.34:286.98:18-1.28:345.76:058:27Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:227.35:127.49:12-1.79:375.66:068:25Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:247.45:507.710:02-2.010:315.36:078:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:277.46:267.910:51-2.011:214.86:098:21New Moon18Wed
19Thu4:307.37:007.911:37-1.76:108:19New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:307.17:327.912:114.212:22-1.16:128:18Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:296.88:037.81:023.61:07-0.26:138:16Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:296.48:337.61:543.01:520.86:148:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:346.09:027.42:472.42:381.96:168:12Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:505.69:337.23:401.93:273.06:178:10First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:305.510:046.94:341.54:244.16:198:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:215.85:291.15:374.96:208:06First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:476.36:260.97:095.46:218:04First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:476.77:230.78:435.56:238:02Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:136.24:327.18:170.59:465.46:248:00Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:116.15:077.29:050.310:225.36:267:58Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:106.25:367.39:480.110:485.06:277:56Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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