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 2h 00m 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 - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:127.93:400.56:594:51Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:547.74:441.28:084.37:004:50Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:257.65:481.98:293.67:024:48Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:574.91:467.56:472.68:452.87:034:47Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:275.31:597.47:383.39:011.97:054:45Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:315.92:107.48:244.09:191.07:064:44Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:236.52:267.49:054.69:410.27:084:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:087.02:467.49:455.210:07-0.57:104:41New Moon8Tue
9Wed5:507.53:077.410:255.810:36-1.17:114:39New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:317.83:287.311:076.211:09-1.67:134:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:148.03:437.211:526.611:47-1.87:144:37Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:018.23:437.212:436.87:164:35Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:528.23:497.012:30-1.71:476.97:174:34Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:468.21:18-1.57:194:33Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:368.22:09-1.17:204:32First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:198.23:05-0.47:224:30First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:558.210:355.04:040.56:584.37:244:29First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:258.25:051.57:262.97:254:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:365.112:538.26:072.67:591.47:264:27Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:245.71:198.37:093.78:340.07:284:26Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:436.61:468.38:084.89:10-1.37:294:25Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:457.52:138.29:055.69:48-2.17:314:24Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:398.22:438.110:006.310:26-2.67:324:23Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:288.63:157.910:566.711:06-2.67:344:23Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:168.83:497.511:576.811:48-2.37:354:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:038.84:277.11:086.87:374:21Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:518.75:096.712:33-1.72:466.67:384:20Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:388.51:19-1.07:394:20Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:228.32:07-0.27:414:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:008.18:404.92:560.86:464.77:424:19Third Quarter30Wed
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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