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 3h 02m 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:098.43:107.011:146.210:45-0.77:415:09New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:378.33:586.911:475.911:20-0.47:405:10New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:018.24:456.712:235.57:385:12New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:228.15:326.51:035.07:375:14Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:418.16:226.112:300.51:444.57:355:15Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:028.07:185.71:031.22:263.87:345:17Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:247.98:225.31:362.13:103.27:325:18Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:497.89:445.12:083.13:542.47:315:20First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:167.62:394.14:411.77:295:22First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:055.39:43 AM7.53:135.15:320.97:285:23First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:127.46:240.17:265:25First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:336.810:49 AM7.46:186.67:17-0.67:255:27Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:047.411:43 AM7.57:446.88:09-1.37:235:28Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:347.912:517.68:446.78:58-1.87:215:30Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:038.22:007.79:326.49:46-2.07:195:32Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:328.33:087.710:185.810:32-1.97:185:33Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:018.44:137.611:065.111:17-1.57:165:35Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:308.55:177.311:574.27:145:36Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:598.56:236.912:02-0.612:513.27:125:38Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:298.57:346.412:460.51:462.37:115:40Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:598.48:576.01:311.92:431.57:095:41Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:308.110:465.92:193.33:400.87:075:43Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:037.83:134.64:390.47:055:44Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:436.39:40 AM7.44:265.65:400.17:035:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:107.010:22 AM7.06:116.26:420.07:015:48Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:097.511:18 AM6.78:216.37:400.06:595:49Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:537.912:256.59:356.08:310.06:575:51Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:308.01:346.410:095.79:140.06:565:52Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:018.02:336.510:295.49:520.16:545:54New Moon29Wed
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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