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 3h 46m 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 - Oct 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:296.24:227.69:381.310:301.97:126:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:396.64:477.610:242.011:061.07:136:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:406.95:107.511:072.811:410.27:156:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:367.15:337.411:513.67:166:44Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:297.35:587.212:17-0.312:364.37:186:41Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:227.46:257.012:55-0.61:254.97:196:39Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:177.36:556.71:34-0.62:215.47:206:37Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:187.37:286.42:16-0.43:305.77:226:35Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:257.28:076.03:03-0.15:035.87:236:33Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:327.13:550.47:256:31Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:297.14:530.98:265.27:266:29Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:117.15:561.38:574.77:286:27Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:417.16:591.69:164.17:296:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:095.23:017.17:562.09:313.47:316:23Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:315.43:187.28:442.39:502.67:326:21Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:405.93:367.39:272.710:141.67:346:20Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:396.43:587.410:073.310:420.67:356:18New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:326.94:237.510:473.811:14-0.47:376:16New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:227.34:517.511:274.411:50-1.27:386:14New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:147.65:217.612:105.07:406:12New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:077.85:547.512:31-1.812:575.57:426:10Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:057.96:307.31:16-2.01:525.97:436:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:067.87:147.02:05-1.92:586.17:456:06Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:107.88:136.52:59-1.54:236.07:466:05First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:117.83:58-0.86:095.57:486:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:027.85:010.07:404.77:496:01First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:457.86:070.98:303.67:515:59Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:045.32:227.87:131.89:082.57:525:58Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:495.62:527.88:152.79:421.47:545:56Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:096.23:197.79:113.510:130.47:565:54Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:126.83:437.610:024.310:45-0.47:575:53Full Moon31Sun
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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