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 1h 35m 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 - Oct 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:177.16:257.612:33-0.112:403.67:126:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:217.26:517.51:15-0.91:254.67:146:47Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:327.27:197.42:01-1.42:165.47:156:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:547.37:497.12:52-1.63:216.17:166:43Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:227.43:49-1.44:546.47:186:41Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:377.64:53-1.07:196:39Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:327.76:04-0.59:115.57:216:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:157.87:160.09:394.87:226:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:155.73:507.88:210.510:043.97:246:33Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:505.84:197.79:151.010:303.07:256:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:056.14:427.610:011.710:562.07:276:29New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:086.44:597.510:422.511:241.27:286:27New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:046.75:147.411:223.311:530.47:306:25New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:567.05:307.212:024.17:316:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:467.25:487.012:24-0.112:464.97:336:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:387.46:096.812:56-0.51:365.57:346:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:337.46:296.61:31-0.62:365.97:366:17Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:357.46:356.32:10-0.54:026.27:376:15Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:447.42:53-0.27:396:13First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:507.43:430.27:406:12First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:437.54:410.67:426:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:217.55:450.99:415.07:436:08First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:487.56:501.29:324.57:456:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:495.23:077.57:481.59:353.77:466:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:155.43:247.68:381.99:522.67:486:02Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:315.93:427.79:232.410:181.37:506:01Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:386.54:037.810:063.110:490.07:515:59Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:407.14:277.810:494.011:25-1.27:535:57Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:387.64:527.911:344.87:545:56Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:368.05:207.912:05-2.112:215.67:565:54Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:368.25:497.712:48-2.61:156.27:575:52Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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