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 (tomorrow) : 8:05 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 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 - Apr 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:017.37:437.012:183.712:43-0.16:487:42Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:307.38:377.112:574.21:22-0.66:467:44Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:017.39:387.11:404.82:07-0.96:447:45Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:357.110:477.02:295.32:56-1.06:427:47Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:136.93:295.73:51-0.96:407:48Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:017.09:05 AM6.64:465.84:52-0.56:387:50Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:097.110:21 AM6.26:185.65:58-0.16:367:51Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:027.311:51 AM5.87:424.97:050.46:347:52Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:447.41:285.78:424.08:080.96:327:54Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:187.53:015.99:272.99:041.56:307:55Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:497.64:196.310:061.89:552.26:287:57Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:177.65:236.810:440.710:432.96:267:58New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:447.66:217.111:22-0.211:293.66:248:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:127.67:147.412:00-0.86:228:01New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:417.48:067.512:164.312:39-1.16:208:03Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:127.28:597.51:064.81:20-1.16:188:04Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:466.99:547.42:015.22:02-0.96:168:06Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:226.510:537.33:045.52:48-0.56:148:07Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:036.111:547.24:195.63:370.06:128:09First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:535.75:535.44:300.66:108:10First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:507.19:58 AM5.37:315.05:291.26:088:12First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:367.011:19 AM5.08:264.56:301.76:068:13First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:107.012:534.98:573.97:292.26:058:15Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:336.92:305.19:203.18:222.76:038:16Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:527.03:465.59:412.39:103.26:018:18Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:117.04:446.010:041.49:523.65:598:19Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:357.15:336.510:310.510:334.15:578:20Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:027.26:207.011:01-0.411:144.65:568:22Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:317.37:057.411:36-1.211:565.05:548:23Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:037.37:537.612:14-1.75:528:25Full Moon30Sat
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 4:03 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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