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 1h 43m 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 - Aug 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:435.35:280.54:364.55:468:49First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:366.06:27-0.25:515.65:488:48First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:536.87:25-0.67:326.25:498:46Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:457.48:20-0.89:176.35:508:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:426.85:267.79:11-0.910:286.25:528:43Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:416.76:027.89:56-0.911:065.95:538:41Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:426.66:337.710:37-0.911:355.65:548:40Full Moon7Tue
8Wed3:376.67:007.611:14-0.85:568:38Full Moon8Wed
9Thu4:276.57:227.512:045.311:48 AM-0.55:578:37Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:166.47:397.512:364.812:22-0.15:598:35Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:046.27:547.41:114.312:540.46:008:33Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:545.98:117.41:493.71:261.16:018:31Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:485.78:317.42:273.01:572.06:038:30Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:495.48:547.33:072.32:293.06:048:28Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:015.29:187.13:491.63:003.96:058:26Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:425.29:427.04:341.03:324.96:078:24Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:067.05:240.46:088:22Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:596.46:21-0.16:036.36:108:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:306.97:22-0.77:516.66:118:19Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:587.38:21-1.28:586.46:128:17Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:587.15:257.59:16-1.69:486.06:148:15Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:157.25:507.610:06-1.810:345.36:158:13New Moon22Wed
23Thu3:287.36:157.710:52-1.711:214.46:178:11New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:377.36:407.811:36-1.26:188:09New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:457.17:067.912:093.312:20-0.36:198:07Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:526.87:337.91:002.21:030.86:218:05Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:036.58:017.91:511.21:472.26:228:03Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:216.28:307.72:440.42:353.56:248:01Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:566.19:027.43:37-0.13:304.76:257:59First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:426.44:34-0.34:425.66:267:57First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:146.85:34-0.36:286.06:287:55First Quarter31Fri
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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