Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:54 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 49m at 12:36 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:147.76:357.511:13-1.511:274.55:498:27New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:497.77:287.811:55-2.05:488:29New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:277.58:197.912:205.012:38-2.05:468:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:077.19:117.91:165.31:22-1.85:448:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:496.710:037.82:205.42:08-1.35:438:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:356.210:567.73:345.42:57-0.65:418:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:285.711:477.55:025.13:470.15:408:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:325.16:354.74:411.05:388:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:327.410:53 AM4.77:414.05:381.85:378:39First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:107.212:444.58:253.36:382.65:358:40First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:397.12:414.88:562.67:383.35:348:41Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:027.03:575.39:211.88:343.95:338:43Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:247.04:535.99:451.19:244.45:318:44Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:487.05:386.410:100.310:094.85:308:45Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:177.16:176.910:38-0.310:515.25:298:47Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:487.16:547.311:08-0.911:325.45:278:48Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:217.17:327.511:42-1.45:268:49Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:567.08:117.712:155.612:19-1.75:258:51Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:336.98:527.81:015.81:00-1.85:248:52Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:156.79:357.91:545.81:44-1.75:238:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:046.410:197.92:555.62:30-1.45:228:54Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:045.911:017.94:045.23:20-0.85:218:56Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:195.311:427.95:164.64:120.15:208:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:484.96:223.65:071.15:198:58Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:207.912:344.77:192.56:082.25:188:59Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:577.92:295.18:081.37:133.35:179:00Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:347.93:575.88:520.18:194.25:169:01Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:107.85:026.69:34-0.99:214.85:159:02Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:477.85:567.310:14-1.710:195.35:159:03New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:267.76:447.810:54-2.211:145.65:149:04New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:067.57:288.011:35-2.35:139:05New 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 4:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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