Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 3:34 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:39 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:157.26:527.011:23-0.511:365.15:508:26Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:387.27:387.411:54-1.35:498:28Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:017.18:267.612:175.612:30-1.85:478:29Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:237.19:197.71:036.11:11-2.15:458:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:407.010:177.81:556.41:57-2.15:448:32Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:526.811:167.83:006.52:48-1.85:428:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:43-1.45:418:35Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:117.84:42-0.75:398:36Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:567.810:17 AM5.37:475.15:440.15:388:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:337.812:114.98:174.06:461.05:368:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:047.82:075.08:512.67:472.15:358:40Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:327.83:465.69:261.28:443.15:338:42Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:577.85:016.310:01-0.19:394.15:328:43Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:227.86:037.110:36-1.210:315.05:318:45New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:487.76:577.611:12-2.011:245.65:298:46New Moon15Sun
16Mon4:157.57:478.011:49-2.45:288:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:457.38:368.112:206.112:28-2.45:278:48Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:177.09:268.11:216.31:09-2.15:268:50Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:516.610:168.02:336.31:53-1.65:258:51Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:296.211:057.84:146.12:40-1.05:238:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:507.73:29-0.35:228:53First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:200.55:218:55First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:287.59:53 AM4.78:054.55:111.35:208:56First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:577.411:35 AM4.38:303.76:052.25:198:57First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:177.31:464.38:482.97:003.15:188:58Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:347.23:374.99:061.97:553.95:178:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:527.24:465.69:270.98:484.75:179:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:147.35:386.49:51-0.19:385.45:169:02Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:377.36:217.010:19-1.010:265.95:159:03Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:027.37:027.610:51-1.811:126.35:149:04Full Moon30Mon
31Tue3:277.47:437.911:27-2.45:139:05Full Moon31Tue
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 7:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 61% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (61% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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