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 2h 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 - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:547.48:268.112:08-2.75:139:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:257.39:118.212:506.712:53-2.85:129:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:097.19:558.21:496.71:41-2.65:129:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:116.710:388.23:016.42:31-2.15:119:08Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:326.111:188.24:255.83:22-1.35:119:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:045.311:538.15:474.94:14-0.25:109:10Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:474.66:513.75:081.15:109:11Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:258.112:524.57:402.36:042.55:099:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:558.12:585.08:220.97:073.85:099:12Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:238.04:256.09:00-0.38:135.05:099:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:517.95:286.99:37-1.39:205.85:099:13Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:197.76:197.610:14-2.010:236.35:089:14New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:507.57:048.010:51-2.411:226.55:089:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:237.37:458.211:29-2.45:089:15New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:027.18:258.212:206.612:08-2.25:089:16New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:456.89:048.11:196.512:49-1.95:089:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:336.59:408.02:236.21:31-1.45:089:16Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:246.110:147.93:345.92:13-0.85:089:17Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:205.610:427.84:425.42:55-0.15:089:17Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:245.011:057.65:404.73:360.85:099:17First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:414.511:267.66:263.94:151.85:099:17First Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:194.111:487.57:023.14:552.95:099:18First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:014.37:342.15:423.95:099:18First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:117.44:035.18:051.16:445.05:109:18Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:367.45:046.08:360.17:585.85:109:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:027.45:456.89:10-0.89:056.35:119:18Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:307.46:217.49:46-1.710:016.75:119:18Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:027.56:557.810:26-2.310:506.85:129:18Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:427.67:308.111:09-2.811:386.85:129:17Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:347.68:058.211:53-3.05:139:17Full Moon30Thu
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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