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 3h 46m 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 - Jul 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:367.48:418.312:316.612:40-2.95:139:17Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:427.19:158.31:306.21:27-2.45:149:17Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:516.59:488.32:375.52:13-1.65:159:16Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:065.810:208.33:474.52:59-0.45:159:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:315.010:518.34:543.43:461.05:169:16Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:194.611:218.25:562.14:332.55:179:15Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:394.86:520.95:284.05:189:15Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:305.77:43-0.26:405.35:199:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:237.84:426.78:30-1.08:056.15:209:13Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:577.65:327.49:14-1.59:286.55:219:13Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:357.36:147.99:55-1.810:366.65:229:12Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:197.16:518.110:35-1.911:306.55:239:11New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:087.07:258.111:15-1.85:249:11New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:006.87:578.012:146.311:54 AM-1.65:259:10New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:506.68:267.912:566.012:32-1.35:269:09New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:406.48:507.81:405.61:10-0.85:279:08Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:316.09:107.72:275.11:46-0.25:289:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:255.69:297.63:154.52:210.65:299:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:265.19:507.64:023.82:551.55:309:05Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:384.710:127.54:473.03:272.65:319:04First Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:124.510:377.45:302.23:583.75:329:03First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:184.86:141.44:294.85:349:02First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:307.26:590.55:359:01First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:016.57:45-0.37:276.45:369:00Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:027.35:307.18:32-1.08:476.75:378:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:447.45:587.59:19-1.79:446.75:398:57Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:407.56:277.810:07-2.310:326.55:408:56Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:457.66:567.910:53-2.611:206.15:418:54Full Moon28Thu
29Fri3:537.67:248.011:39-2.65:428:53Full Moon29Fri
30Sat4:597.47:538.112:105.512:23-2.25:448:52Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:067.08:218.11:054.71:08-1.45:458:50Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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