Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 4:13 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:016.25:447.49:52-0.210:545.36:297:54Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:016.46:037.410:30-0.311:144.96:307:52New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:566.56:207.411:06-0.311:414.36:317:50New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:496.66:377.511:400.06:337:48New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:436.66:567.512:133.512:150.56:347:46New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:396.57:187.612:502.612:511.36:367:44Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:396.47:437.51:311.61:292.36:377:42Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:466.38:097.52:150.72:103.46:387:40Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:066.28:377.43:030.02:564.56:407:37First Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:486.39:087.23:56-0.53:535.56:417:35First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:376.64:55-0.85:166.16:437:33First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:527.16:01-0.97:066.36:447:31First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:447.47:11-0.98:426.06:457:29Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:146.54:247.68:17-0.89:375.56:477:27Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:416.54:577.79:16-0.710:174.76:487:25Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:006.55:277.710:06-0.410:553.96:507:23Full Moon16Tue
17Wed4:106.65:527.610:500.111:313.16:517:21Full Moon17Wed
18Thu5:126.76:147.511:300.86:527:18Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:106.66:347.412:092.212:091.76:547:16Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:076.66:527.312:461.512:492.76:557:14Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:056.67:127.11:240.81:313.66:577:12Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:096.57:336.82:030.42:194.66:587:10Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:236.67:566.52:430.23:175.36:597:08Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:546.78:186.23:280.24:405.87:017:06Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:246.94:170.47:027:04Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:307.15:160.67:047:02Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:187.26:220.87:056:59Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:527.37:290.810:115.27:076:57Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:435.54:177.38:260.810:124.87:086:55Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:585.74:367.39:140.710:224.27:096:53Waning Crescent30Tue
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 7:39 pm — 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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