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 4h 03m 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 - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:306.66:356.912:491.01:003.87:116:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:216.76:566.81:220.61:414.57:136:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:176.77:186.61:570.22:295.27:146:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:246.87:366.32:350.13:305.77:166:44Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:496.83:190.17:176:42Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:167.04:090.37:186:40Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:177.25:080.47:206:38Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:587.36:150.57:216:36Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:277.47:210.59:345.17:236:34Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:585.63:507.58:190.59:424.37:246:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:195.94:117.69:100.610:073.37:266:30Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:326.34:327.79:551.010:392.17:276:28New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:406.74:547.810:391.711:150.77:296:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:447.15:207.911:222.611:55-0.47:306:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:477.55:477.912:073.67:326:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:517.76:177.812:38-1.412:564.67:336:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:587.86:497.61:24-1.91:515.47:356:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:107.87:247.22:13-2.02:586.07:366:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:287.98:056.73:06-1.74:316.37:386:15First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:417.94:05-1.17:396:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:428.05:10-0.38:465.37:416:11First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:318.06:210.49:244.67:436:09Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:275.23:117.97:311.09:533.87:446:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:155.33:437.88:311.610:163.07:466:05Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:365.74:087.69:212.310:362.37:476:04Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:396.14:247.410:042.910:571.57:496:02Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:336.53:367.39:433.610:200.86:505:00Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:216.83:497.210:214.310:450.16:524:58Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:057.24:057.111:004.911:13-0.46:534:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:497.44:257.011:435.511:44-0.76:554:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:337.64:446.812:315.96:574:53Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA