Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 30m at 7:17 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:25 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:507.92:404.34:271.47:395:10First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:205.69:19 AM7.63:315.35:221.07:385:12First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:106.39:53 AM7.34:516.16:180.77:375:14First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:126.910:36 AM7.16:406.57:120.57:355:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:537.311:29 AM6.98:216.68:010.27:345:17Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:257.612:296.99:166.48:430.07:325:18Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:517.81:296.99:466.29:21-0.27:315:20Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:137.82:257.010:115.99:56-0.37:295:22Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:317.93:187.010:385.410:29-0.27:275:23Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:488.04:096.911:094.811:020.17:265:25Full Moon10Wed
11Thu6:058.15:026.811:444.111:360.67:245:27Full Moon11Thu
12Fri6:258.15:576.512:233.37:225:28Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:498.26:566.312:111.31:052.47:215:30Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:158.28:036.012:472.31:511.57:195:32Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:448.19:245.81:263.32:410.87:175:33Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:148.011:185.92:074.43:360.27:165:35Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:487.92:565.44:36-0.37:145:36Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:186.49:31 AM7.74:096.15:42-0.67:125:38Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:307.010:30 AM7.55:536.56:48-0.87:105:40Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:167.511:44 AM7.37:286.47:48-0.97:085:41Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:527.81:047.28:375.98:42-0.97:075:43Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:248.02:197.19:295.29:29-0.77:055:44New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:538.13:277.110:134.410:12-0.27:035:46New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:208.24:287.010:563.610:520.57:015:48New Moon24Wed
25Thu5:458.15:266.811:382.711:321.46:595:49New Moon25Thu
26Fri6:088.16:236.612:202.06:575:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:317.97:226.412:122.31:031.46:555:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:547.78:286.212:533.31:461.06:535:54Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 11:21 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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