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 4h 44m 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 - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:067.62:495.69:262.98:561.55:518:26Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:317.74:116.110:001.59:462.35:498:27Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:567.85:236.710:370.010:343.25:478:29Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:237.96:277.311:16-1.211:234.25:468:30Full Moon4Sat
5Sun4:527.97:277.811:58-2.25:448:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:237.88:278.012:155.012:42-2.75:438:33Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:577.69:298.11:115.71:28-2.75:418:35Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:347.210:328.12:186.12:17-2.35:408:36Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:156.611:358.03:446.23:09-1.65:388:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:056.06:055.94:06-0.85:378:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:347.95:060.15:358:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:257.810:54 AM4.88:434.56:101.05:348:41Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:077.712:554.59:173.77:131.85:328:43Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:407.52:504.89:432.98:112.65:318:44Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:047.44:095.310:022.09:023.35:308:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:197.25:095.810:211.29:484.15:288:47Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:317.15:596.410:410.410:314.75:278:48Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:467.16:436.911:05-0.311:135.35:268:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:057.07:237.311:31-0.911:565.75:258:51New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:286.98:037.512:01-1.35:248:52New Moon20Mon
21Tue4:506.88:437.712:416.112:34-1.55:238:53New Moon21Tue
22Wed5:046.79:277.81:326.31:12-1.65:228:54Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:366.610:137.82:326.41:53-1.65:208:56Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:017.82:39-1.45:198:57Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:467.83:29-1.05:198:58First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:21-0.55:188:59First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:247.85:170.35:179:00First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:577.811:45 AM4.67:553.96:161.25:169:01First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:267.81:384.78:232.67:162.25:159:02Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:547.93:255.38:581.18:163.35:149:03Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:228.04:456.29:35-0.49:134.35:149:04Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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