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 6h 28m 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:538.312:32-1.17:434:18Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:358.31:15-0.97:444:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:168.32:01-0.57:454:17Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:528.32:490.17:464:17Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:238.310:154.83:410.96:504.27:484:17Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:528.34:371.87:063.07:494:16Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:134.812:208.35:382.97:361.57:504:16Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:085.512:488.46:414.08:120.07:514:16Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:306.51:178.57:435.08:50-1.47:524:16Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:337.51:498.58:435.89:30-2.47:534:16New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:268.32:248.59:406.410:12-3.07:544:16New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:158.83:038.410:376.810:56-3.27:554:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:039.03:488.111:376.911:43-2.97:564:16Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:519.14:397.612:446.87:564:16Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:389.05:347.012:30-2.32:036.57:574:16Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:258.86:366.31:19-1.53:395.97:584:16Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:088.77:495.52:09-0.45:115.17:594:17First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:478.59:224.82:590.86:144.27:594:17First Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:208.311:444.63:492.06:583.28:004:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:478.04:443.37:322.28:004:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:595.112:077.85:464.48:001.38:014:18Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:236.012:267.76:555.48:260.58:014:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:206.912:487.68:046.18:52-0.18:024:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:047.51:127.59:066.69:20-0.68:024:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:408.01:407.410:006.99:50-1.08:034:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:138.32:117.310:487.010:23-1.38:034:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:458.52:447.311:317.010:58-1.48:034:22Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:158.53:177.212:147.08:034:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:468.63:547.01:016.88:034:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:178.64:426.712:15-1.31:536.58:044:24Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:488.65:546.312:56-0.92:506.08:044:25Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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