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 16m 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 - Jan 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:448.43:517.011:496.211:21-0.78:034:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:098.44:376.812:315.98:034:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:318.35:246.41:155.58:034:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:538.46:156.012:300.12:015.08:034:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:168.37:125.61:040.82:484.48:034:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:428.38:205.11:381.63:343.78:024:32Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:108.39:444.82:122.54:202.88:024:33Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:408.211:505.02:473.65:071.98:024:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:118.13:294.65:560.98:014:36Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:205.710:45 AM8.14:345.66:450.08:014:37Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:246.611:25 AM8.16:086.47:34-0.98:004:38Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:047.412:148.27:316.78:23-1.78:004:40Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:407.91:108.28:376.79:10-2.27:594:41Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:138.32:138.29:346.59:57-2.47:594:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:478.63:168.010:286.010:42-2.27:584:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:208.84:207.711:235.411:27-1.77:574:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:528.95:237.212:204.77:564:47Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:258.96:296.612:12-0.81:203.87:554:48Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:578.97:406.012:570.32:213.07:554:49Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:308.79:055.51:411.63:212.27:544:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:028.511:015.42:273.04:211.57:534:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:368.23:174.35:210.97:524:54First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:045.810:12 AM7.94:215.46:190.57:514:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:346.610:52 AM7.55:516.27:130.27:504:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:317.311:38 AM7.37:336.58:010.07:484:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:137.712:307.18:576.58:43-0.27:475:00Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:487.91:257.09:476.39:21-0.27:465:02Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:188.02:187.010:196.19:56-0.37:455:03Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:438.03:086.910:485.810:29-0.27:445:05Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:048.03:556.911:195.411:010.07:425:07Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:218.04:426.711:524.911:330.47:415:08Full Moon31Mon
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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