Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 6:06 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 3:25 pm (5.5 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 - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:576.510:417.52:495.62:27-0.95:528:25Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:276.211:437.54:115.83:12-0.45:508:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:010.15:488:28Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:427.44:570.65:478:30Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:327.45:581.15:458:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:127.311:51 AM4.79:184.36:591.65:438:32Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:417.31:244.79:333.77:562.05:428:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:027.22:515.09:463.08:452.45:408:35Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:207.24:025.510:042.19:302.95:398:37Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:397.35:006.010:271.110:113.55:378:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:027.35:536.610:550.110:534.15:368:39New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:277.46:437.111:27-0.911:354.75:348:41New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:547.47:347.512:03-1.75:338:42New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:237.38:277.812:215.312:44-2.25:328:43Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:547.29:247.91:135.71:29-2.45:308:45Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:277.010:238.02:136.12:18-2.35:298:46Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:066.611:238.03:276.13:11-1.95:288:47Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:076.15:035.94:08-1.25:278:49First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:188.09:39 AM5.47:145.35:09-0.45:258:50First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:078.011:23 AM4.98:134.36:130.65:248:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:487.91:194.88:503.27:171.55:238:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:237.93:065.19:222.18:172.55:228:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:547.84:265.89:531.09:133.45:218:55Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:207.75:296.510:240.010:064.25:208:56Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:457.66:237.110:55-0.810:564.95:198:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:107.47:137.511:28-1.411:475.45:188:58Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:357.27:597.812:01-1.75:179:00Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:037.08:448.012:415.812:37-1.75:169:01Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:346.79:298.01:416.01:15-1.55:169:02Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:076.410:147.92:526.01:55-1.25:159:03Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:446.010:587.84:235.92:38-0.75:149:04Waning 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 4:45 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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