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 4h 28m 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:078.35:376.811:582.911:511.06:535:54Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:308.26:406.512:442.16:515:56Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:528.07:486.312:322.21:291.36:495:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:157.89:086.11:143.42:140.86:475:59Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:397.510:526.22:004.53:010.56:456:01First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:047.22:555.53:520.46:436:02First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:436.68:30 AM6.84:186.24:490.56:416:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:047.05:520.66:396:05First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:567.36:570.66:376:07Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:347.511:30 AM6.19:385.97:540.56:356:08Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:047.612:496.19:505.68:400.46:336:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:277.51:556.39:585.29:190.46:316:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:457.52:536.410:134.79:530.56:296:13Full Moon13Fri
14Sat4:587.53:476.510:354.010:250.86:276:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:117.64:396.611:023.210:581.46:256:16Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:277.65:336.611:342.311:312.16:236:17Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:477.76:296.612:091.36:216:19Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:097.77:306.612:073.012:480.46:186:20Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:337.68:416.612:454.01:31-0.36:166:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:567.510:106.61:274.92:20-0.76:146:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:197.411:596.82:165.83:15-0.96:126:25Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:427.23:276.44:18-0.96:106:26Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:247.28:21 AM6.95:176.75:28-0.86:086:28Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:187.510:15 AM6.57:216.46:38-0.66:066:29Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:577.711:59 AM6.38:235.77:42-0.46:046:31Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:297.81:326.39:024.88:36-0.16:026:32Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:577.92:526.49:383.89:230.46:006:34New Moon27Fri
28Sat4:217.94:016.610:142.710:061.25:586:35New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:437.85:046.710:511.710:472.15:556:37New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:037.86:036.911:280.811:283.15:536:38New Moon30Mon
31Tue5:247.67:016.912:050.15:516:40Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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