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 7h 01m 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:587.36:37-0.48:185.67:106:52Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:046.13:387.57:44-0.49:064.97:126:50Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:326.24:127.78:45-0.39:474.17:136:47Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:536.44:427.79:380.010:263.07:156:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:076.75:107.810:270.511:072.07:166:43New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:137.05:367.811:121.311:471.07:186:41New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:157.26:037.711:572.27:196:39New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:167.36:317.612:290.212:443.27:216:37Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:197.36:597.31:12-0.41:354.17:226:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:257.37:296.91:56-0.62:334.97:246:33Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:387.38:016.52:42-0.63:475.57:256:31Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:557.48:386.03:31-0.35:355.77:276:29First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:077.54:250.27:286:27First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:067.65:260.79:055.17:306:25First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:537.66:331.19:384.67:316:23First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:185.13:307.57:391.49:594.27:336:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:485.23:577.48:351.710:143.77:346:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:025.54:177.49:211.910:313.07:366:17Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:005.94:317.310:012.310:502.37:376:15Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:506.24:467.310:372.711:141.67:396:14Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:376.65:057.311:113.211:410.87:406:12Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:236.95:287.311:473.87:426:10Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:117.25:537.212:110.012:254.47:436:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:027.46:187.112:46-0.61:075.07:456:06Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:577.56:417.01:25-1.01:565.67:466:04Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:007.67:006.82:09-1.22:566.07:486:03Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:107.67:006.52:59-1.14:156.37:506:01Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:197.73:55-0.97:515:59Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:197.84:57-0.48:335.57:535:57Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:067.95:050.17:404.76:544:56Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:447.96:130.68:093.76:564:54Waning Crescent31Mon
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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