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 5h 46m 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 - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:446.36:10-0.16:235.86:287:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:446.87:12-0.67:506.06:307:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:106.84:267.28:12-1.08:565.86:317:50Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:216.95:027.59:08-1.49:475.36:327:48Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:337.15:347.710:00-1.510:344.76:347:46New Moon5Mon
6Tue3:427.26:047.810:49-1.311:203.96:357:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed4:487.26:347.811:35-0.86:377:42New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:527.17:037.812:073.012:200.06:387:40Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:556.97:327.712:562.11:061.06:397:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:016.68:027.61:461.41:522.26:417:36Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:146.48:337.32:370.82:433.36:427:34Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:416.39:067.03:290.43:424.46:447:32First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:196.44:230.34:595.26:457:30First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:486.85:210.36:455.66:467:27First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:557.16:240.48:465.56:487:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:467.47:280.59:485.26:497:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:385.74:267.58:280.610:214.96:517:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:525.84:597.49:190.610:414.66:527:19Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:565.95:257.310:010.711:004.26:537:17Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:496.25:447.310:380.811:223.76:557:15Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:376.36:007.211:111.111:473.16:567:13Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:236.56:157.211:441.56:587:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:096.56:347.212:152.512:172.06:597:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:576.66:577.112:471.812:512.67:007:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:486.67:237.01:211.21:273.47:027:04Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:456.57:496.92:000.62:084.17:037:02Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:516.58:156.72:420.12:554.97:057:00Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:126.68:426.63:31-0.23:555.57:066:58Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:476.84:26-0.35:195.97:086:56Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:057.15:29-0.47:006.07:096:54Third Quarter30Fri
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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