Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 28m at 6:29 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:07 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:037.95:547.111:230.611:292.56:467:43Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:298.06:587.412:06-0.56:447:45Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:588.08:027.512:153.512:50-1.36:427:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:297.99:087.51:044.41:36-1.76:407:48Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:027.610:197.51:585.22:24-1.76:387:49Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:397.211:367.43:035.83:17-1.36:367:51Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:206.74:266.04:14-0.66:347:52Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:507.49:13 AM6.16:375.95:170.16:327:54Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:537.410:30 AM5.68:325.46:260.76:307:55Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:427.412:085.29:214.77:341.26:287:57Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:207.41:565.29:524.18:331.76:267:58Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:507.33:235.410:143.49:212.26:247:59Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:107.24:275.810:332.610:012.76:228:01Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:237.15:196.110:521.810:383.36:208:02New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:337.06:066.511:151.011:143.96:188:04New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:477.06:496.811:400.311:504.56:168:05New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:077.07:317.012:08-0.36:148:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:306.98:157.212:285.012:40-0.76:138:08New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:546.89:037.31:095.51:15-1.06:118:10Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:156.79:587.31:535.91:56-1.16:098:11Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:236.611:007.32:466.22:41-1.16:078:13Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:146.53:536.33:32-0.96:058:14First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:037.34:29-0.66:038:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:567.45:31-0.16:018:17First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:377.411:12 AM5.47:585.06:340.46:008:19First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:087.512:595.28:303.97:351.15:588:20Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:367.62:405.59:052.68:321.95:568:22Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:027.74:086.19:421.19:252.85:548:23Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:287.85:196.810:20-0.310:163.85:538:24Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:567.96:217.411:00-1.511:074.65:518:26Full Moon30Wed
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 9:48 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 39% 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 (39% 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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