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 : 8:05 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 12:02 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Nov 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:547.13:547.710:123.710:42-0.66:584:52Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:477.54:247.710:554.411:21-1.46:594:50Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:417.84:557.611:425.07:014:49Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:388.05:297.412:04-1.812:365.67:024:47Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:408.16:067.112:52-1.91:406.07:044:46Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:458.16:546.61:43-1.73:026.17:064:44Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:518.18:036.02:39-1.24:565.87:074:43Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:498.19:355.53:40-0.46:585.17:094:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:408.14:460.47:444.27:104:40Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:228.15:541.28:173.27:124:39Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:145.31:578.16:582.08:472.27:134:37Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:405.82:268.07:562.89:141.37:154:36Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:486.42:517.88:473.69:430.57:174:35New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:447.03:137.79:354.310:12-0.27:184:33New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:347.53:357.510:214.910:42-0.77:204:32New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:217.83:587.311:095.411:14-0.97:214:31New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:068.04:247.112:005.87:234:30Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:508.14:536.812:596.17:244:29Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:368.25:226.512:25-0.82:136.27:264:28Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:228.11:05-0.57:274:27Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:108.01:480.07:294:26First Quarter21Sun
22Mon10:558.02:340.57:304:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:347.99:214.83:241.17:384.77:324:24First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:077.94:201.77:454.17:334:23First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:357.95:192.37:533.37:344:22Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:344.91:017.96:182.98:112.37:364:22Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:075.41:287.97:153.58:351.27:374:21Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:186.11:568.08:074.29:050.07:394:20Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:156.92:268.18:564.89:40-1.17:404:20Full Moon29Mon
30Tue5:077.62:588.19:455.310:18-2.07:414:19Full Moon30Tue
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 4:03 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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