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 3h 24m at 5:00 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:32 pm (7.8 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 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:467.62:345.710:034.09:071.36:477:43Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:177.53:525.910:303.39:531.86:457:44Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:417.44:536.210:532.510:332.46:437:46New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:597.35:466.411:181.711:103.16:417:47New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:137.26:336.711:441.011:473.76:397:49New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:287.17:186.912:130.46:377:50New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:477.08:027.012:264.312:43-0.16:357:52New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:116.98:477.11:064.91:17-0.36:337:53Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:376.89:387.01:515.31:54-0.46:317:55Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:046.610:387.02:415.72:35-0.36:297:56Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:296.411:476.93:415.93:21-0.26:277:58Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:366.25:026.14:130.16:257:59First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:537.05:110.36:238:01First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:427.06:130.66:218:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:167.111:55 AM5.48:334.97:140.96:198:04First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:427.21:285.48:544.08:101.36:178:05Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:047.32:555.89:232.99:021.86:158:06Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:287.44:136.39:561.59:502.56:138:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:537.65:216.910:330.110:373.36:118:09Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:217.86:227.411:13-1.111:244.26:098:11Full Moon20Mon
21Tue4:527.97:217.711:55-2.16:078:12Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:267.88:207.912:134.912:41-2.56:058:14Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:047.79:227.91:075.51:29-2.66:048:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:457.410:267.92:085.82:20-2.26:028:17Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:336.911:307.83:236.03:15-1.66:008:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:316.35:005.84:14-0.75:588:20Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:307.79:46 AM5.67:035.25:160.25:578:21Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:227.611:22 AM5.08:174.46:211.15:558:23Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:057.61:234.89:033.57:262.05:538:24Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:407.53:065.19:352.68:242.85:518:26Waning Crescent30Thu
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 8:16 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 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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