Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 6:06 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:008.77:056.312:50-0.62:023.97:415:09Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:338.68:205.71:350.63:043.17:395:11Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:058.410:005.32:212.04:052.37:385:12Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:378.13:113.45:041.67:375:14Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:115.510:09 AM7.84:094.66:021.07:355:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:586.210:43 AM7.45:285.66:540.67:345:17Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:097.011:22 AM7.27:066.27:420.27:325:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:587.612:086.98:406.48:250.07:315:20Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:377.91:006.89:436.39:04-0.27:295:22Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:108.11:536.810:196.19:41-0.37:275:24Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:398.12:446.910:455.910:16-0.37:265:25New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:038.13:326.911:125.610:50-0.37:245:27New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:248.04:196.811:425.311:24-0.17:225:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:448.05:056.712:164.87:215:30New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:038.05:546.412:534.37:195:32Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:268.06:476.112:310.81:323.67:175:34Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:507.97:475.81:051.62:142.97:165:35Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:177.88:585.61:402.53:002.17:145:37Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:457.710:325.52:183.63:501.37:125:38First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:157.63:014.64:450.67:105:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:515.99:48 AM7.54:035.65:44-0.17:085:42First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:286.610:32 AM7.45:376.36:45-0.77:065:43Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:207.311:32 AM7.47:116.57:43-1.27:055:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:597.812:447.48:216.38:37-1.67:035:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:348.11:577.49:165.99:28-1.77:015:48Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:068.23:067.510:055.210:15-1.46:595:50Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:378.34:107.410:534.411:00-0.96:575:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:078.35:127.211:413.611:44-0.16:555:53Full Moon28Mon
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 9:04 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 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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