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 3h 50m 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 - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:308.76:216.612:14-0.81:224.17:415:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:588.67:315.912:570.42:193.27:395:11Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:248.48:565.41:381.83:142.37:385:12First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:498.210:595.42:203.24:081.67:375:14First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:147.93:054.55:021.07:355:16First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:165.99:40 AM7.64:055.75:560.67:345:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:486.810:10 AM7.25:486.56:490.37:325:19Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:407.410:48 AM7.08:126.87:400.17:305:21Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:197.811:43 AM6.89:506.78:27-0.17:295:22Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:518.012:496.810:226.59:09-0.37:275:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:198.11:516.810:346.39:46-0.47:265:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:428.02:466.910:496.010:21-0.47:245:27Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:028.03:366.911:125.610:54-0.37:225:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:188.04:256.811:415.111:260.07:215:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:348.05:166.612:154.57:195:32Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:528.16:106.312:523.77:175:34Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:138.17:106.012:311.31:322.87:155:35Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:368.08:195.81:042.32:151.87:145:37Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:597.99:485.61:393.53:011.07:125:38Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:237.82:154.63:540.27:105:40Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:075.98:48 AM7.72:585.74:53-0.37:085:42Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:156.69:18 AM7.64:166.65:57-0.87:065:43Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:097.310:11 AM7.56:177.07:02-1.27:055:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:467.811:35 AM7.47:526.98:02-1.57:035:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:188.11:017.38:546.48:56-1.57:015:48Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:488.22:207.39:425.79:45-1.36:595:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:168.33:307.210:284.810:29-0.86:575:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:428.34:357.111:133.911:110.06:555:53New Moon28Sat
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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