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 40m 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 - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:206.47:317.312:523.412:481.06:297:53Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:126.27:497.21:302.81:241.96:307:51Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:076.08:087.02:102.22:022.86:327:49Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:095.88:316.92:501.62:423.86:337:47Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:265.78:556.63:321.23:284.76:347:45Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:265.84:180.94:305.46:367:43Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:216.35:090.76:135.96:377:41Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:256.76:060.66:397:39Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:067.07:080.49:555.96:407:37Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:367.28:070.19:545.86:417:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:046.25:007.39:00-0.310:075.46:437:33Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:146.45:227.49:47-0.510:314.86:447:31Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:196.75:427.510:29-0.511:034.06:467:29New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:216.96:037.611:10-0.311:403.06:477:26New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:227.06:267.711:500.46:487:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:257.06:517.712:222.012:311.36:507:22Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:296.97:197.71:070.91:142.46:517:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:396.87:487.61:540.02:013.66:537:18Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:006.78:217.42:45-0.62:544.76:547:16First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:356.88:577.13:40-0.94:015.56:567:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:107.14:39-0.95:366.06:577:12First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:247.45:45-0.77:566.06:587:09First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:197.66:56-0.49:255.57:007:07Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:156.04:027.78:05-0.110:044.97:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:465.94:387.79:040.210:314.37:037:03Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:056.05:087.69:530.510:563.77:047:01Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:106.25:327.510:341.011:213.07:056:59Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:046.45:507.311:111.611:492.37:076:57Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:546.56:047.211:462.27:086:55Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:426.66:187.112:181.612:223.07:106:53Full Moon30Mon
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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