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 : 7:17 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5m at 11:32 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:557.25:126.411:072.111:042.65:486:42New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:117.25:596.611:361.411:383.25:466:44New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:317.26:476.712:070.85:446:45Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:547.17:406.712:133.912:420.25:426:47Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:177.08:416.812:524.61:20-0.25:396:48Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:386.89:546.81:365.32:04-0.55:376:50Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:496.611:236.92:305.92:54-0.65:356:51First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:406.53:486.23:53-0.55:336:53First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:427.14:59-0.45:316:54First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:367.39:55 AM6.07:205.96:07-0.35:296:56First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:167.511:45 AM5.97:565.27:11-0.25:276:57Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:477.61:176.08:324.38:070.25:256:59Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:157.72:406.39:093.18:580.75:237:00Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:417.83:536.79:471.89:451.55:217:01Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:077.94:597.010:270.610:312.45:197:03Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:337.96:027.311:08-0.411:183.45:177:04Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:017.87:047.511:51-1.15:167:06Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:307.68:087.512:094.412:34-1.55:147:07Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:017.29:167.61:065.11:20-1.45:127:09Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:336.810:287.62:155.72:08-1.15:107:10Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:086.311:387.63:475.93:00-0.55:087:12Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:580.15:067:13Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:397.65:030.75:047:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:297.510:39 AM4.98:284.66:101.35:027:16Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:097.412:244.98:534.17:101.75:017:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:387.31:575.19:113.48:012.14:597:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:597.23:055.59:262.88:442.64:577:21Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:127.13:595.99:442.09:223.14:557:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:247.15:476.311:061.210:583.75:548:23New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:417.16:326.611:310.411:354.35:528:25New Moon30Mon
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 3:24 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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