Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 6:06 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 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 - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:156.77:37-1.17:336.25:478:49Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:227.64:577.28:34-1.78:496.25:488:47Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:257.65:327.59:28-2.19:515.85:498:46Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:347.56:057.810:18-2.210:455.35:518:44Full Moon4Wed
5Thu3:427.46:367.911:05-2.011:374.65:528:43Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:477.27:068.011:49-1.45:538:41Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:516.97:358.012:303.812:33-0.65:558:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:546.58:047.91:223.01:160.45:568:38Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:596.18:327.82:152.21:591.65:588:36Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:125.79:007.63:081.62:442.85:598:34Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:435.59:307.34:011.13:333.96:008:33Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:365.64:550.74:334.96:028:31Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:186.15:520.55:555.66:038:29Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:306.66:510.47:405.96:048:27Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:196.97:500.39:125.96:068:26Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:256.34:577.18:430.110:025.76:078:24Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:276.35:277.29:290.010:315.46:098:22Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:276.45:517.210:08-0.110:565.16:108:20Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:226.56:107.310:43-0.111:224.66:118:18New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:136.56:257.311:160.011:514.16:138:16New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:036.56:417.411:480.36:148:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:536.47:007.412:233.412:210.86:168:13New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:466.37:247.512:592.712:551.56:178:11Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:416.17:507.51:381.91:312.36:188:09Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:436.08:187.42:211.12:093.26:208:07Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:565.88:487.43:080.52:524.26:218:05First Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:305.89:227.34:00-0.13:425.06:238:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:236.14:59-0.44:515.76:248:01First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:446.66:03-0.66:256.06:257:59First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:377.07:10-0.87:555.96:277:57Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:196.94:167.38:14-0.99:025.46:287:55Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:45 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 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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