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 5h 08m 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 - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:056.04:507.39:540.810:423.47:116:51Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:056.35:067.410:311.211:082.47:126:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:036.65:257.511:081.711:401.37:146:47New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:006.95:477.611:462.57:156:45New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:587.16:117.612:160.212:263.47:176:43Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:007.26:377.512:56-0.71:094.47:186:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:077.37:047.41:40-1.31:585.37:206:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:247.37:337.22:29-1.62:585.97:216:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:497.48:066.93:23-1.54:206.47:236:35First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:087.64:24-1.16:296.37:246:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:097.75:32-0.68:495.77:256:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:567.86:44-0.19:215.07:276:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:355.73:337.87:530.49:484.17:286:27Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:165.74:047.88:520.910:163.17:306:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:396.04:297.79:411.610:442.27:316:23Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:476.34:497.610:252.311:121.37:336:21Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:456.75:067.511:063.111:420.57:356:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:397.05:227.311:464.07:366:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:317.25:397.112:13-0.212:304.87:386:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:227.45:596.912:45-0.61:185.47:396:13Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:157.56:186.71:20-0.72:165.97:416:11Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:137.56:276.41:57-0.63:356.27:426:09Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:197.52:39-0.47:446:08Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:267.53:270.17:456:06Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:227.54:220.57:476:04Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:047.54:250.96:485:02Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:347.55:291.28:404.66:505:00Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:557.56:291.58:353.96:514:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:555.22:127.67:221.98:462.96:534:57Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:145.72:307.68:082.49:081.76:554:55Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:236.22:507.78:523.19:370.46:564:54New Moon31Fri
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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