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 3h 02m 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 - Dec 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:298.010:314.53:461.77:143.87:434:18Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:507.84:382.87:362.97:444:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:084.712:077.75:353.87:552.07:464:17Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:505.412:267.76:354.78:161.17:474:17Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:546.212:487.77:355.58:400.27:484:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:427.01:117.78:316.29:06-0.67:494:16Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:217.61:367.79:216.69:37-1.37:504:16New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:578.12:017.710:076.910:11-1.87:514:16New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:328.42:267.710:527.110:49-2.17:524:16New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:108.62:547.611:387.211:31-2.27:534:16New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:488.73:337.512:317.17:544:16Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:288.74:297.112:15-2.11:346.87:554:16Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:068.75:516.51:02-1.62:496.37:564:16Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:428.77:245.81:49-0.94:065.47:574:16First Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:158.69:065.02:370.25:114.27:574:16First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:468.611:094.73:271.56:042.87:584:16First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:168.64:203.06:491.47:594:17First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:305.311:45 AM8.55:224.47:310.07:594:17Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:076.312:158.46:355.68:11-1.18:004:17Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:127.412:478.37:506.58:51-1.88:014:18Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:018.21:228.19:007.09:30-2.38:014:18Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:458.72:017.910:037.210:10-2.48:024:19Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:258.92:457.711:017.110:51-2.28:024:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:038.93:337.411:576.911:32-1.88:024:20Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:408.84:247.012:566.68:034:21Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:158.75:156.612:13-1.31:596.28:034:21Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:478.56:106.112:55-0.63:025.78:034:22Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:148.47:125.51:350.34:015.08:034:23Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:378.28:284.92:141.24:524.28:044:24Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:588.110:094.52:512.35:363.38:044:25Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat10:198.03:273.56:112.28:044:26Third Quarter31Sat
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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