Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 5:00 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:578.04:360.88:104.66:594:51First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:377.95:431.58:363.97:004:50Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:294.92:097.76:472.18:563.27:024:48Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:035.32:317.67:412.69:132.57:034:47Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:105.72:457.48:273.29:311.77:054:45Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:036.22:577.49:073.89:511.07:064:44Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:506.73:137.39:454.410:150.27:084:42Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:327.13:337.310:235.010:42-0.47:104:41Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:137.43:557.211:025.511:12-0.97:114:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:557.74:167.111:455.911:46-1.27:134:38Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:407.94:286.912:336.37:144:37Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:308.04:076.812:24-1.31:316.67:164:35Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:258.01:08-1.27:174:34Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:218.11:56-1.07:194:33Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:138.12:50-0.67:204:32Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:578.19:395.23:490.07:445.17:224:30Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:338.14:530.77:284.07:234:29Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:048.25:571.67:542.77:254:28Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:245.41:338.26:592.58:271.37:264:27Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:546.12:018.37:563.49:03-0.17:284:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:066.92:298.38:504.39:40-1.37:294:25New Moon21Wed
22Thu5:067.72:598.39:435.110:19-2.17:314:24New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:018.23:308.110:365.810:59-2.57:324:24New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:548.64:047.811:346.311:41-2.57:344:23Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:468.84:407.412:396.67:354:22Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:398.85:186.912:25-2.11:596.67:364:21Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:328.71:12-1.47:384:20Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:238.52:01-0.67:394:20First Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:118.38:235.12:520.36:525.07:414:19First Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:528.210:054.63:471.27:274.27:424:19First Quarter30Fri
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 8:16 pm — 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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