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 2h 29m 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 - Jun 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:407.73:24-0.15:139:05Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:110.55:139:06Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:167.69:54 AM4.68:004.55:011.25:129:07Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:467.511:24 AM4.38:213.85:541.95:119:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:117.51:064.38:373.06:502.75:119:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:357.42:564.78:572.07:463.55:109:09Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:017.54:165.59:210.98:404.25:109:10Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:277.55:146.29:49-0.29:324.85:109:11Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:557.56:047.010:22-1.210:215.45:099:12New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:257.66:517.510:59-2.111:115.85:099:12New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:587.67:378.011:40-2.85:099:13New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:357.68:248.212:036.212:24-3.15:099:14New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:197.49:128.31:006.31:11-3.05:089:14Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:127.010:008.32:066.22:02-2.65:089:15Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:146.410:478.33:245.92:54-1.95:089:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:285.711:318.34:535.23:47-0.95:089:16First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:565.06:214.34:420.35:089:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:128.211:45 AM4.57:263.15:401.65:089:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:498.11:554.68:141.96:422.95:089:17Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:227.93:355.38:540.87:474.05:089:17Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:527.84:476.29:28-0.18:514.95:099:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:217.65:436.910:01-0.89:525.55:099:17Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:497.46:307.510:32-1.310:495.95:099:18Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:187.27:127.911:05-1.611:436.15:109:18Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:507.07:518.011:39-1.75:109:18Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:266.88:278.012:356.212:15-1.65:109:18Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:066.69:028.01:296.112:52-1.45:119:18Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:506.39:367.92:276.01:32-1.15:119:18Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:366.010:077.83:275.72:12-0.65:129:18Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:285.610:357.84:285.32:520.05:129:17Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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