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 42m 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:074.810:057.54:312.33:273.15:458:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:524.810:317.55:171.34:044.25:478:48First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:355.46:070.44:545.35:488:47First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:066.37:00-0.56:266.15:498:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:507.07:55-1.38:016.65:518:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:197.55:267.58:50-1.99:126.65:528:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:227.66:007.89:43-2.410:096.35:538:41Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:337.66:317.910:34-2.611:015.85:558:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:437.67:028.011:22-2.511:535.25:568:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:517.47:328.012:08-1.95:578:36Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:577.08:008.012:474.312:52-1.15:598:34Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:046.58:288.01:433.41:360.16:008:32Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:156.08:567.92:402.52:201.46:028:31Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:375.59:237.73:361.63:052.86:038:29Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:245.49:517.44:310.93:564.26:048:27Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:265.85:270.45:035.36:068:25Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:016.56:240.16:446.06:078:24Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:027.17:22-0.19:026.26:098:22Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:477.48:18-0.210:226.06:108:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:436.35:247.59:10-0.310:555.86:118:18Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:496.25:557.59:55-0.311:125.66:138:16Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:506.36:207.510:34-0.411:295.36:148:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:446.46:407.411:09-0.311:524.96:168:12New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:336.56:567.411:41-0.16:178:10New Moon24Mon
25Tue5:216.47:117.412:214.412:130.26:188:08New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:106.37:277.412:533.712:450.86:208:06Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:026.17:487.41:273.01:171.66:218:04Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:585.98:107.42:052.21:502.56:238:02Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:035.78:347.32:451.42:263.56:248:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:215.78:587.23:300.73:044.56:257:58First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:135.84:190.13:525.46:277:56First Quarter31Mon
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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