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 1m at 5:44 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:457.48:027.012:124.112:44-0.45:496:41Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:087.19:107.01:014.91:24-0.55:476:43Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:326.810:287.01:585.62:07-0.45:456:44Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:556.511:517.13:136.02:55-0.15:436:46First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:510.36:417:47First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:017.15:550.76:397:49First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:537.27:030.96:377:50First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:307.212:165.310:035.18:041.16:357:52Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:567.21:435.410:104.68:541.26:337:53Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:137.22:595.610:183.99:361.56:317:55Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:267.24:045.910:343.110:131.96:297:56Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:397.35:036.310:572.110:492.56:277:57Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:557.45:586.611:251.011:263.26:257:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:167.46:537.011:57-0.16:238:00Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:397.57:507.312:054.012:34-1.06:218:02Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:047.48:507.412:474.81:15-1.66:198:03Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:297.49:587.51:355.52:00-2.06:178:05Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:547.211:147.52:306.12:51-1.96:158:06Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:197.03:416.43:48-1.66:138:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:297.67:41 AM6.55:246.44:52-1.06:118:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:317.66:00-0.46:098:11Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:197.711:43 AM5.58:585.17:090.26:078:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:577.71:345.39:254.08:110.96:068:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:287.73:145.59:542.99:061.76:048:15Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:547.74:326.010:241.79:552.66:028:17Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:167.65:376.510:540.710:403.56:008:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:357.56:336.911:25-0.311:254.35:588:20New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:547.47:267.311:57-0.95:578:21New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:157.28:177.612:115.012:30-1.35:558:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:377.09:077.71:025.61:06-1.45:538:24Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 8:22 am — 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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