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 2h 54m 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 - Jul 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:396.69:048.11:395.81:12-1.45:149:17Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:346.19:347.92:395.31:53-0.75:159:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:305.69:597.83:394.72:330.25:159:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:345.010:217.74:344.03:121.35:169:16Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:504.510:427.55:253.23:492.45:179:15Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:424.311:047.46:122.44:273.65:189:15Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:454.86:551.65:114.75:199:14Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:577.27:360.85:209:14Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:126.48:150.17:586.25:209:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:287.15:457.08:54-0.69:126.55:219:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:047.16:137.49:33-1.210:056.75:229:12Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:467.26:417.710:13-1.710:466.65:239:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:377.27:077.810:53-2.111:266.55:249:10New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:337.27:347.911:35-2.35:259:09New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:337.28:008.012:096.112:16-2.25:279:09New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:346.98:278.112:585.612:58-1.85:289:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:386.58:558.21:534.81:40-1.05:299:07Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:475.99:238.22:513.92:220.15:309:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:055.39:528.23:492.73:051.45:319:05First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:414.910:228.14:471.63:502.95:329:04First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:505.05:450.54:414.35:339:02First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:505.86:43-0.45:515.45:359:01First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:076.77:40-1.17:226.25:369:00Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:147.64:597.38:34-1.58:516.55:378:59Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:057.45:407.79:24-1.710:016.45:388:58Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:037.26:177.910:11-1.810:556.15:408:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:037.06:507.910:54-1.711:405.75:418:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:016.97:217.911:34-1.45:428:54Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:556.77:477.812:235.312:13-0.95:438:52Full Moon29Tue
30Wed5:476.48:107.71:064.812:50-0.35:458:51Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:396.08:297.61:504.21:260.45:468:49Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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