Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 8:54 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 28m at 12:36 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:586.08:177.51:483.71:301.05:478:48Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:505.78:407.42:323.22:071.85:498:46Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:465.39:077.33:162.62:432.65:508:45Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:535.19:377.24:012.13:213.45:518:43First Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:225.010:117.14:491.74:034.35:538:42First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:475.25:401.24:575.05:548:40First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:205.86:340.76:185.65:568:39First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:086.37:280.27:415.85:578:37Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:196.94:416.78:20-0.38:445.85:588:35Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:167.05:097.09:08-0.89:345.56:008:34Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:177.15:357.39:53-1.210:195.06:018:32Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:187.26:027.510:37-1.311:044.46:028:30Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:207.26:297.711:20-1.111:513.66:048:28Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:227.26:587.912:03-0.76:058:26Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:246.97:288.012:402.712:460.16:078:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:296.68:018.01:321.81:311.16:088:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:386.38:367.92:261.12:182.36:098:21Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:575.99:147.73:230.53:093.46:118:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:345.99:577.44:220.14:094.46:128:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:166.15:25-0.15:245.16:148:15Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:376.56:30-0.26:585.56:158:13Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:376.97:36-0.28:335.46:168:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:496.54:237.28:35-0.19:405.16:188:10Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:596.45:017.39:26-0.110:234.76:198:08Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:046.45:337.410:090.110:554.36:218:06New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:006.45:597.310:470.411:253.86:228:04New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:496.46:207.211:220.711:563.36:238:02New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:346.46:367.211:561.26:258:00New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:196.46:537.112:282.812:301.76:267:58New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:046.37:157.11:032.31:062.36:287:56Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:526.27:417.11:391.81:423.06:297:54Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 10% 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 (10% 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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