Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 7:17 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:158.21:497.89:326.79:46-1.58:044:26New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:568.62:257.610:296.810:22-1.68:044:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:348.73:067.411:226.810:59-1.48:034:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:108.73:497.112:136.68:034:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:448.64:356.91:046.48:034:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:158.55:236.512:15-0.71:586.08:034:31Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:438.46:146.112:54-0.22:545.68:034:32Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:098.37:135.51:320.53:485.08:024:33Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:338.28:235.02:091.34:394.38:024:35First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:588.19:514.62:452.35:243.58:024:36First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:248.03:223.36:042.68:014:37First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:134.710:51 AM7.94:034.46:411.68:014:39First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:515.511:20 AM7.85:095.47:180.68:004:40Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:506.511:50 AM7.86:376.27:56-0.47:594:41Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:287.312:237.97:536.78:36-1.37:594:43Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:027.91:047.98:537.09:19-2.07:584:44Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:358.41:558.09:447.010:02-2.57:574:45Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:098.62:538.010:336.910:48-2.67:564:47Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:438.83:557.911:246.511:34-2.47:564:48Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:178.94:587.512:206.07:554:50Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:518.96:037.012:20-1.91:225.37:544:51Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:258.87:146.31:06-0.92:274.47:534:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:588.88:365.51:530.33:323.37:524:54Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:318.610:265.12:391.84:362.37:514:56Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:058.43:293.35:371.37:504:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:435.510:38 AM8.24:294.76:340.47:494:59Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:276.411:14 AM7.95:485.87:24-0.27:475:01Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:347.311:54 AM7.67:226.58:10-0.67:465:02Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:227.912:387.48:506.78:52-0.87:455:04Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:028.31:287.29:576.69:31-0.97:445:05Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:378.42:207.110:406.410:08-0.97:425:07New Moon31Tue
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 11:21 am — 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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