Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:29 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 03m at 11:05 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:057.99:50 AM5.68:125.55:41-0.15:518:26Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:557.811:37 AM5.08:594.66:490.75:498:27Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:377.81:374.99:333.77:531.55:488:29Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:107.73:185.210:002.78:492.35:468:30Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:367.54:325.710:221.89:373.15:458:31Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:557.45:326.210:450.910:223.95:438:33Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:097.26:236.711:080.111:044.65:418:34New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:237.17:107.111:34-0.511:485.25:408:36New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:407.07:547.412:02-1.05:388:37New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:016.88:367.612:355.712:33-1.25:378:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun5:236.79:207.71:276.01:08-1.35:358:40Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:406.510:087.62:296.21:46-1.15:348:41Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:587.62:28-0.95:338:43Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:487.53:15-0.65:318:44Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:05-0.25:308:45First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:327.54:590.35:298:46First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:067.55:560.95:288:48First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:327.512:224.68:373.96:531.65:268:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:567.52:054.98:512.77:492.45:258:50Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:197.63:405.59:181.38:443.35:248:52Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:447.74:556.39:50-0.29:364.25:238:53Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:107.85:577.110:27-1.510:275.05:228:54Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:397.96:547.811:07-2.611:195.75:218:55Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:117.97:488.211:50-3.35:208:56Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:477.88:438.412:146.212:36-3.45:198:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:297.69:388.41:166.51:25-3.25:188:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:187.110:338.32:306.52:18-2.65:179:00Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:176.511:268.24:046.23:12-1.75:169:01Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:295.76:095.54:08-0.75:159:02Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:138.19:59 AM4.97:274.55:060.55:159:03Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:558.011:54 AM4.48:163.56:041.75:149:04Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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