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 3h 19m 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 - Dec 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:248.04:442.27:543.47:434:18First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:234.612:477.85:443.18:142.67:444:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:165.11:047.76:434.08:331.77:464:17Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:285.81:217.67:394.78:540.87:474:17Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:216.51:427.68:305.49:170.07:484:17Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:047.12:057.69:175.99:44-0.77:494:16Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:437.72:307.510:016.310:14-1.27:504:16Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:198.12:557.510:456.610:47-1.67:514:16Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:568.33:167.411:306.811:24-1.87:524:16Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:358.53:277.312:206.97:534:16Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:168.63:427.112:05-1.91:196.97:544:16Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:588.612:50-1.67:554:16Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:408.61:37-1.27:564:16Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:198.68:075.42:27-0.55:135.27:574:16Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:558.59:594.93:190.56:034.17:574:16Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:288.54:141.76:452.77:584:16Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:064.812:008.55:153.07:251.37:594:17Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:075.512:318.56:214.28:040.07:594:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:296.51:038.57:295.38:42-1.28:004:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:307.51:368.48:336.09:21-2.08:014:18New Moon20Thu
21Fri5:208.32:128.29:346.510:01-2.48:014:18New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:068.72:518.010:326.810:41-2.58:024:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:498.93:337.711:316.811:23-2.28:024:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:329.04:197.312:336.78:024:20Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:138.95:086.912:06-1.71:426.48:034:21Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:528.76:006.312:49-1.12:566.08:034:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:298.56:595.71:33-0.34:105.48:034:22Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:028.38:095.12:160.75:124.78:034:23First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:308.29:384.63:001.76:013.98:044:24First Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:538.03:442.86:393.08:044:25First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:114.611:16 AM7.94:343.97:101.98:044:26First Quarter31Mon
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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