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 4h 48m 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 - Aug 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:146.48:498.22:043.71:51-0.25:468:49Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:295.89:188.13:032.62:351.25:488:47Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:565.39:488.04:031.63:202.75:498:46Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu11:525.210:207.85:020.64:114.15:508:44Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:585.86:01-0.15:165.35:528:43Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:296.67:00-0.66:526.15:538:41Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:277.27:57-0.88:466.45:548:40Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:236.95:107.68:51-1.010:156.25:568:38Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:226.75:477.89:40-1.010:596.05:578:36Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:256.66:207.810:23-0.911:265.75:598:35New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:236.56:487.711:02-0.811:535.36:008:33New Moon11Thu
12Fri4:166.57:117.511:37-0.66:018:31New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:046.47:297.412:234.912:11-0.26:038:29New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:526.37:447.412:574.412:440.36:048:28Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:416.08:007.41:333.81:171.06:058:26Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:345.88:197.32:113.11:491.96:078:24Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:325.58:417.32:502.42:212.86:088:22Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:405.39:057.13:301.72:543.86:108:20First Quarter18Thu
19Fri11:125.39:297.04:141.13:274.76:118:18First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:585.65:020.64:085.66:128:17First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:416.35:570.15:456.26:148:15First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:186.86:58-0.47:386.56:158:13Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:487.27:59-0.98:486.46:178:11Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:327.05:147.48:55-1.39:366.16:188:09Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:507.15:407.69:47-1.610:205.56:198:07Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:037.26:047.710:34-1.611:044.66:218:05Full Moon26Fri
27Sat4:137.36:287.811:19-1.311:513.66:228:03Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:207.26:537.912:02-0.56:248:01Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:276.97:197.912:402.512:440.56:257:59Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:366.67:467.91:301.41:281.86:267:57Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:516.48:157.82:220.52:143.26:287:55Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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