Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 3:34 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 9:27 am (4.7 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 - Oct 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:487.48:196.53:24-1.04:426.17:126:50Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:067.54:21-0.57:136:48Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:097.55:260.19:035.57:146:46Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:587.66:380.69:395.07:166:44Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:095.33:367.57:461.010:034.47:176:42Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:485.44:057.48:431.310:213.87:196:40Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:065.64:267.39:291.710:363.27:206:38Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:075.94:397.210:072.110:542.47:226:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:596.24:487.110:412.711:161.67:236:34New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:466.55:017.111:143.311:410.97:256:32New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:316.75:187.111:484.07:266:30New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:167.05:397.112:080.212:244.67:286:28New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:047.26:007.012:39-0.41:035.27:296:26Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:567.36:176.81:14-0.81:475.87:316:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:577.36:166.71:54-0.92:406.27:326:22Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:097.36:016.72:40-0.93:536.57:346:20First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:247.43:33-0.77:356:18First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:247.54:34-0.57:376:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:067.65:41-0.18:405.47:386:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:387.76:480.38:504.47:406:12Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:005.63:057.87:510.99:203.27:416:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:375.83:297.88:471.69:541.77:436:08Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:016.43:527.99:382.410:310.37:456:07Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:136.94:178.010:263.411:09-0.97:466:05Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:167.54:438.011:144.311:48-1.87:486:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:157.95:117.812:035.27:496:01Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:148.25:407.612:29-2.212:585.97:516:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:138.26:117.21:12-2.22:026.37:525:58Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:158.26:436.71:58-1.83:286.57:545:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:188.11:47-1.26:554:54Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:198.02:41-0.46:574:53Third 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 12:30 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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