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 : 5:00 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 1:07 pm (4.6 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 - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:237.311:29 AM7.37:556.98:05-0.57:405:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:497.812:187.38:567.08:48-1.07:395:12Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:148.11:177.49:356.99:30-1.57:375:13Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:398.32:197.510:106.710:12-1.87:365:15Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:048.43:207.610:486.310:54-1.87:345:16Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:308.54:207.511:315.611:36-1.47:335:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:568.55:227.112:204.87:315:20Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:238.66:276.712:17-0.71:123.97:305:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:518.67:396.112:590.42:072.87:285:23Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:208.59:055.71:421.73:041.87:275:25Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:508.411:035.62:263.14:020.97:255:26Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:228.23:164.65:020.17:235:28Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:126.29:58 AM7.94:245.86:03-0.47:225:30Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:407.010:41 AM7.66:046.57:04-0.77:205:31Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:357.711:37 AM7.27:546.78:00-0.97:185:33Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:178.112:447.09:196.58:50-0.97:165:34Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:538.31:526.910:066.19:35-0.87:155:36New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:258.32:536.910:395.710:15-0.67:135:38New Moon18Mon
19Tue5:548.23:476.811:115.210:53-0.27:115:39New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:198.14:376.711:454.711:280.37:095:41New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:397.95:266.512:214.17:075:42Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:567.86:166.212:031.012:593.57:065:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:137.77:106.012:371.81:372.87:045:46Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:327.68:125.71:112.72:172.27:025:47Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:547.49:295.61:453.72:591.77:005:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:187.211:505.72:204.73:441.36:585:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:437.02:575.54:340.96:565:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:066.95:310.56:545:54First Quarter28Thu
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 3:03 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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