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 31m at 4:59 am (3.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:227.52:025.38:513.08:071.75:518:26Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:487.63:375.89:271.59:022.75:498:27Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:137.84:546.510:040.09:533.65:478:29Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:407.95:597.210:43-1.310:444.55:468:30New Moon4Thu
5Fri4:097.96:587.711:24-2.311:365.35:448:32New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:417.87:548.112:06-2.85:438:33New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:167.68:508.212:315.812:51-2.85:418:35Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:547.39:468.11:326.11:38-2.55:398:36Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:366.810:448.02:466.22:28-1.95:388:37Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:256.311:417.94:266.03:20-1.05:378:39First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:265.66:415.54:16-0.15:358:40First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:327.79:46 AM5.07:514.85:140.85:348:42First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:147.611:30 AM4.58:344.06:131.75:328:43First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:487.41:454.59:053.17:132.65:318:44Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:127.33:275.09:272.38:103.55:308:46Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:277.14:375.69:471.49:024.25:288:47Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:407.15:316.210:070.59:514.95:278:48Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:577.16:166.810:30-0.210:365.45:268:49Full Moon18Thu
19Fri3:197.06:567.310:56-0.911:205.95:258:51Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:437.07:347.611:25-1.45:248:52Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:097.08:137.812:046.211:58 AM-1.75:238:53Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:346.98:537.912:506.412:35-1.95:218:54Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:516.89:357.91:406.51:16-1.95:208:56Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:586.610:197.92:396.52:01-1.75:198:57Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:007.92:48-1.45:198:58Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:387.93:37-0.85:188:59Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:045.26:175.14:290.05:179:00Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:107.910:51 AM4.77:024.05:231.15:169:01Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:407.912:454.67:422.66:212.35:159:02Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:087.92:475.18:221.17:233.55:149:03Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:368.04:186.09:01-0.38:264.65:149:04Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:13 am — 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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