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 : 4:13 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 11:00 am (4.4 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 - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:246.93:137.89:343.810:10-0.86:584:52New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:217.53:397.910:184.710:48-1.86:594:50New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:187.94:067.911:045.411:29-2.47:014:49New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:168.24:357.811:566.17:024:47Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:178.35:067.612:15-2.712:566.57:044:46Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:228.35:427.21:05-2.42:126.77:064:44Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:278.36:316.62:00-1.94:076.57:074:43First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:278.32:59-1.17:094:41First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:178.24:03-0.17:334.87:104:40First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:598.25:100.98:053.87:124:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:065.01:338.16:161.88:332.77:134:37Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:575.42:008.07:162.88:591.67:154:36Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:176.02:217.88:103.79:230.77:174:35Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:206.62:387.78:594.59:48-0.17:184:33Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:137.22:537.59:465.310:15-0.77:204:32Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:007.73:117.310:335.910:43-1.17:214:31Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:448.13:307.211:236.311:15-1.37:234:30Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:278.23:477.012:196.67:244:29Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:098.33:436.81:306.77:264:28Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:548.212:27-1.07:274:27Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:408.11:08-0.67:294:26Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:258.11:53-0.27:304:25Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:058.02:410.37:324:24Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:378.03:320.97:334:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:038.04:261.67:413.97:344:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:268.05:222.47:442.97:364:22Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:014.912:498.06:203.28:051.67:374:21Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:385.71:148.17:184.18:330.27:394:20Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:496.61:398.28:125.09:07-1.27:404:19Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:467.52:078.39:055.89:44-2.37:414:19New Moon30Sun
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 1:36 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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