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 1h 56m 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:306.34:405.84:170.56:477:42First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:016.89:15 AM6.06:215.85:160.86:457:44First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:016.810:21 AM5.78:195.66:191.16:437:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:436.911:42 AM5.59:015.27:201.26:417:47First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:126.91:055.59:194.68:151.46:397:48Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:327.02:255.69:373.99:021.76:377:50Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:487.13:375.910:003.09:442.06:357:51Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:067.24:406.410:281.910:252.66:337:53Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:297.45:386.810:590.711:053.26:317:54Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:547.56:337.211:35-0.311:473.96:297:56Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:237.67:297.412:15-1.26:277:57Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:557.68:277.612:324.512:59-1.86:257:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:307.59:307.61:205.11:46-2.06:238:00Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:097.310:377.52:165.62:38-1.96:218:02Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:547.011:477.53:245.83:34-1.46:198:03Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:536.54:505.84:35-0.86:178:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:507.510:10 AM5.96:385.45:410.06:158:06Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:437.511:47 AM5.48:094.66:480.86:138:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:267.61:365.39:013.67:521.56:128:09Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:027.63:145.59:382.68:502.36:108:11Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:327.54:286.010:091.69:413.06:088:12Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:567.45:286.510:380.710:283.76:068:14New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:177.36:206.911:080.011:124.36:048:15New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:387.27:077.311:38-0.611:574.96:028:16New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:017.07:517.512:10-0.96:008:18New Moon25Sun
26Mon5:276.98:357.512:435.312:45-1.05:598:19Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:576.79:207.51:335.61:22-1.05:578:21Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:306.510:077.42:295.72:02-0.75:558:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:066.210:577.33:355.82:46-0.45:538:24Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:465.911:477.24:565.73:330.15:528:25First Quarter30Fri
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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