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 19m at 6:29 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:367.96:478.110:36-2.910:586.55:139:17Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:207.77:308.311:20-3.011:576.45:149:17Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:107.58:128.412:04-2.85:159:17Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:037.18:528.312:576.312:50-2.35:159:16Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:586.79:318.22:015.91:35-1.75:169:16Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:546.110:068.03:115.42:20-0.85:179:15Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:555.510:387.94:204.83:040.15:189:15Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:044.911:047.75:224.13:471.35:199:14Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:324.411:277.56:163.24:302.45:199:14Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:014.37:022.35:183.65:209:13Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:175.07:421.56:194.75:219:12Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:127.24:355.88:180.77:365.65:229:12Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:397.15:236.68:520.08:526.15:239:11Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:097.06:007.19:26-0.69:556.45:249:10Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:437.06:327.510:01-1.110:436.55:259:09Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:227.07:017.710:38-1.511:226.55:269:08New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:067.07:307.911:16-1.811:596.45:279:07New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:557.07:587.911:55-2.05:299:06New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:486.98:268.012:396.212:36-2.05:309:05New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:446.78:548.01:265.81:18-1.75:319:04Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:456.39:238.12:195.22:00-1.15:329:03Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:525.89:528.13:164.42:42-0.15:339:02Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:105.210:218.04:143.33:251.15:349:01First Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:454.810:518.05:112.24:112.55:369:00First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:524.96:081.05:053.95:378:59First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:565.67:03-0.16:145.15:388:57Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:146.67:56-1.07:386.05:398:56Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:387.75:087.38:47-1.78:596.35:418:55Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:267.55:517.89:36-2.110:066.35:428:53Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:207.46:308.010:23-2.211:016.15:438:52Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:197.27:068.111:08-2.111:515.85:458:51Full Moon31Wed
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 9:48 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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