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 4h 05m 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 - Mar 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:277.93:246.610:505.010:270.36:525:56New Moon1Thu
2Fri5:487.84:116.611:154.511:000.66:505:57New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:057.74:566.511:444.011:321.16:485:59New Moon3Sat
4Sun6:197.65:436.412:163.46:466:00New Moon4Sun
5Mon6:377.66:336.312:041.712:512.76:446:02Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:587.57:276.112:362.41:272.16:426:03Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:217.48:295.91:103.32:061.56:406:05Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:457.39:475.91:444.22:491.06:386:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:097.111:476.12:235.03:380.56:366:08First Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:306.93:145.84:340.16:336:09First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:446.68:53 AM6.94:476.45:37-0.26:316:11First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:407.19:59 AM6.86:386.56:41-0.66:296:12Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:167.411:34 AM6.87:516.37:42-0.96:276:14Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:477.712:596.98:395.88:36-1.16:256:16Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:157.92:167.09:215.09:25-1.06:236:17Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:418.03:277.210:034.010:11-0.56:216:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat5:088.14:337.210:482.910:560.36:196:20Full Moon17Sat
18Sun5:348.15:387.211:331.811:401.36:176:22Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:018.16:447.012:200.96:156:23Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:308.07:546.812:262.51:090.26:136:25Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:597.89:136.71:143.61:58-0.36:116:26Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:317.410:466.82:104.72:50-0.46:096:28Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:047.03:195.53:45-0.26:066:29Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:177.08:44 AM6.54:596.04:470.16:046:30Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:307.39:38 AM6.07:385.95:540.46:026:32Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:257.510:57 AM5.78:515.57:010.76:006:33Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:087.612:275.69:255.07:590.85:586:35Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:427.61:465.79:464.68:461.05:566:36Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:097.52:495.910:014.19:251.25:546:38Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:297.43:406.110:193.59:591.65:526:39New Moon30Fri
31Sat4:437.34:276.310:422.910:322.05:506:41New Moon31Sat
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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