Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:17 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m 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 - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:437.18:538.012:396.312:45-2.45:139:06Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:037.09:408.11:336.51:29-2.45:129:06Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:256.710:288.12:386.52:17-2.15:129:07Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:026.311:148.13:576.23:08-1.65:119:08Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:005.711:558.15:305.64:02-0.95:119:09First Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:515.06:484.74:570.15:109:10First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:338.111:41 AM4.67:363.55:561.25:109:11First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:068.01:444.68:162.26:572.55:099:11Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:378.03:325.38:540.97:593.65:099:12Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:078.04:486.29:31-0.49:014.65:099:13Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:377.95:487.010:08-1.49:595.45:099:13Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:077.86:407.710:44-2.110:575.95:089:14Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:407.67:278.111:22-2.511:546.25:089:15Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:147.48:128.312:01-2.55:089:15Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:527.08:558.312:546.312:42-2.25:089:16Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:346.79:388.22:016.21:25-1.85:089:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:206.310:208.13:176.02:09-1.25:089:16Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:115.810:587.94:425.62:53-0.55:089:17Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:115.211:317.75:555.03:380.35:089:17Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:234.711:587.66:494.44:241.35:099:17Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu10:524.27:283.65:102.25:099:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:207.512:564.17:592.76:013.25:099:18Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:437.43:184.78:271.87:004.25:099:18Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:067.34:345.58:540.98:025.05:109:18Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:327.35:256.39:22-0.19:015.65:109:18Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:007.36:056.99:53-0.99:546.15:119:18Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:297.36:427.410:26-1.710:436.45:119:18New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:007.47:187.811:04-2.311:296.55:129:18New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:367.47:558.111:44-2.65:129:17New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:207.38:328.212:186.512:28-2.75:139:17New Moon30Sat
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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