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 5h 07m 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:516.19:298.12:463.82:29-0.15:468:49Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:085.510:018.03:482.83:161.35:488:47First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:445.110:357.94:501.84:062.75:498:46First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:495.25:520.85:044.15:508:44First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:415.96:510.06:195.25:528:43First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:576.77:48-0.67:495.95:538:41Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:317.24:517.38:40-1.09:166.15:548:40Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:217.05:347.79:28-1.210:226.05:568:38Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:156.86:127.910:11-1.211:085.85:578:36Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:116.76:457.810:52-1.111:455.55:588:35Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:036.77:157.711:30-0.96:008:33Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:526.67:417.612:205.212:07-0.66:018:31Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:396.48:037.512:564.812:43-0.26:038:29Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:276.28:227.41:354.31:190.46:048:28Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:175.98:417.32:163.81:541.26:058:26Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:125.69:037.22:593.22:292.06:078:24Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:145.39:287.13:422.63:043.06:088:22Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:315.19:557.04:272.03:423.96:108:20Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:315.25:141.44:274.86:118:18Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:575.76:040.85:425.66:128:17Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:006.46:580.27:226.16:148:15Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:386.97:53-0.48:386.26:158:13Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:326.85:097.38:46-0.99:296.16:178:11Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:376.95:387.59:36-1.410:105.76:188:09Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:437.16:057.610:23-1.710:525.26:198:07New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:497.36:327.711:09-1.711:374.56:218:05New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:537.37:007.811:54-1.36:228:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:567.17:287.912:243.612:38-0.66:248:01Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:026.87:587.91:152.61:220.56:257:59Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:116.48:287.82:091.72:081.86:267:57Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:316.19:017.63:040.92:583.16:287:55First Quarter31Fri
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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