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 3h 41m 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 - Jul 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:275.111:027.75:244.73:320.75:139:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:394.611:297.66:114.14:131.55:149:17Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:064.311:577.66:503.24:562.55:149:17Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:554.37:252.35:473.45:159:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:267.53:074.97:591.26:504.45:169:16Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:557.54:255.88:350.17:585.25:169:16Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:277.65:186.69:13-1.09:025.75:179:15Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:017.76:017.39:54-2.09:596.15:189:15Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:407.76:427.810:37-2.710:526.25:199:14New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:277.87:228.111:22-3.111:466.25:209:13New Moon10Sun
11Mon4:217.78:028.312:09-3.15:219:13New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:217.48:428.312:446.012:57-2.85:229:12Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:247.09:228.31:475.51:46-2.15:239:11Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:306.310:008.32:574.92:35-1.15:249:10Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:445.610:378.24:104.03:250.15:259:10First Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:124.911:138.15:213.14:161.55:269:09First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:114.76:262.05:112.95:279:08First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:155.17:241.06:154.15:289:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:227.63:455.98:130.27:315.15:299:06Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:567.44:486.78:56-0.48:505.75:309:05Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:327.25:367.39:34-0.89:596.05:319:04Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:107.06:177.710:10-1.110:556.05:339:03Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:516.86:537.810:46-1.211:406.05:349:02Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:356.77:257.811:21-1.25:359:00Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:206.77:547.812:195.811:57 AM-1.15:368:59Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:066.58:207.712:575.612:33-0.95:388:58Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:526.48:447.71:385.31:10-0.65:398:57Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:406.19:077.62:225.01:46-0.15:408:55Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:315.79:307.63:074.52:220.65:418:54Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:285.39:577.53:533.92:571.35:438:53Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:364.910:247.54:393.23:342.35:448:51Third Quarter31Sun
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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