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 40m at 6:06 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:02 am (7.9 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 - Mar 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:207.64:526.611:133.311:091.66:525:55Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:387.65:406.611:452.611:422.26:505:57Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:007.76:316.512:201.86:485:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:267.77:266.412:162.912:581.26:466:00Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:547.68:296.312:523.61:410.66:446:01Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:237.59:476.21:314.42:290.26:426:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:557.411:296.32:165.13:23-0.16:406:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:337.33:165.74:24-0.26:386:06Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:046.69:27 AM7.14:436.15:31-0.36:366:08Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:037.010:42 AM6.96:206.06:38-0.46:346:09Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:457.312:066.77:355.57:38-0.46:326:11Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:187.51:296.88:314.78:32-0.26:306:12Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:497.73:456.910:183.710:200.27:277:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:167.94:547.011:022.711:050.97:257:15New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:438.05:577.111:451.711:491.77:237:17New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:108.06:567.112:280.87:217:18New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:387.97:557.012:332.61:110.27:197:20Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:077.78:576.91:183.41:55-0.17:177:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:387.510:066.82:074.32:42-0.27:157:23Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:117.111:256.73:024.93:300.07:137:24First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:486.74:085.44:240.37:117:26First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:496.79:32 AM6.35:345.75:230.77:097:27First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:016.910:30 AM6.07:305.66:291.07:077:29First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:557.011:44 AM5.78:555.37:341.37:057:30First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:357.01:075.69:354.88:301.47:027:32Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:047.02:265.710:004.39:171.67:007:33Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:257.03:335.910:203.79:571.96:587:35Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:397.14:286.210:433.010:332.26:567:36Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:537.15:186.411:072.211:072.66:547:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed5:117.26:056.711:351.411:423.16:527:39Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:357.36:536.912:070.66:507:41Full Moon31Thu
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 9:04 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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