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 1h 30m 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 - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:027.17:167.012:00-0.45:508:26New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:257.08:037.312:134.812:32-1.05:498:28New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:496.98:537.512:555.41:08-1.45:478:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:086.89:497.61:435.81:49-1.65:458:31Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:146.710:507.62:396.22:35-1.65:448:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:076.511:537.63:536.33:27-1.45:428:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:25-1.05:418:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:487.75:27-0.45:398:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:337.711:17 AM5.28:224.86:320.25:388:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:107.81:065.08:453.87:351.05:368:39Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:427.82:505.39:172.58:331.85:358:40Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:107.84:165.99:521.19:272.75:338:42Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:377.95:256.610:28-0.210:193.75:328:43Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:047.96:257.211:06-1.211:094.55:318:44Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:327.87:217.711:44-1.95:298:46Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:027.68:158.012:025.212:23-2.35:288:47Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:347.39:098.112:595.71:05-2.35:278:48Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:076.910:048.12:056.01:48-1.95:268:50Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:436.410:598.03:286.12:35-1.35:258:51Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:527.93:24-0.65:238:52Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:160.15:228:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:407.79:40 AM4.88:124.75:120.95:218:55Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:207.611:15 AM4.48:444.06:101.75:208:56Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:517.41:124.39:073.37:092.55:198:57Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:127.33:074.79:262.58:043.25:188:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:287.24:215.39:441.68:543.95:178:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:467.25:165.910:050.79:404.55:179:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:067.26:036.510:29-0.210:245.15:169:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:307.26:457.110:57-1.011:075.65:159:03New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:557.27:267.511:29-1.611:516.05:149:04New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:207.28:087.812:04-2.15:139:05New Moon31Thu
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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