Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 4:13 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:05 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:367.19:357.71:156.11:29-2.15:518:26Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:537.010:357.72:096.42:17-2.05:498:28Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:076.811:367.73:186.53:10-1.75:478:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:08-1.25:468:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:307.75:09-0.55:448:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:137.711:02 AM5.28:034.86:120.45:438:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:497.712:584.98:353.67:151.45:418:35Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:197.82:505.29:082.28:142.45:398:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:467.84:185.99:420.99:103.45:388:38Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:117.85:266.610:16-0.410:034.35:378:39Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:367.76:237.310:51-1.310:545.15:358:40Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:027.67:157.811:26-2.011:475.75:348:42Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:307.48:058.012:03-2.25:328:43Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:007.28:538.112:436.112:42-2.25:318:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:336.99:438.01:466.21:24-1.85:308:46Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:096.510:337.93:006.22:08-1.35:288:47Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:506.111:237.74:406.02:55-0.75:278:48Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:440.05:268:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:077.64:350.85:258:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:437.410:21 AM4.68:084.45:271.65:248:52Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:097.312:024.38:323.66:212.45:238:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:287.22:104.58:522.77:163.25:228:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:457.23:515.19:111.78:104.15:218:56Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:047.24:565.89:340.79:024.85:208:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:267.35:456.510:00-0.49:515.45:198:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:507.36:297.210:30-1.310:385.95:188:59New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:147.37:117.711:04-2.111:246.35:179:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:407.47:548.011:43-2.65:169:01New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:087.48:398.112:126.612:25-2.95:159:03Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:437.39:258.21:056.71:12-2.85:149:04Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:327.010:118.22:096.62:01-2.55:149:05Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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