Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 8:54 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:26 pm (7.2 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 - Mar 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:556.610:10 AM7.15:095.65:570.16:515:56First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:047.011:18 AM6.76:525.67:020.26:495:58Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:557.412:366.58:185.38:000.36:475:59Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:367.61:516.49:114.88:490.56:456:01Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:107.72:556.59:474.39:300.86:436:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:397.63:486.610:183.810:071.16:416:04Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:027.64:356.610:483.210:431.66:396:05Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:217.55:196.611:192.611:192.16:376:07Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:397.56:036.611:522.111:552.76:356:08Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:007.47:486.51:271.77:337:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:257.48:366.41:323.32:041.37:317:11Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:537.29:306.32:113.92:431.17:287:13Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:257.010:366.22:534.53:271.07:267:15Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:006.83:405.04:150.97:247:16Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:056.19:39 AM6.64:415.45:090.97:227:18Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:386.310:28 AM6.46:025.76:100.87:207:19Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:396.611:31 AM6.37:245.67:120.77:187:21Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:186.812:436.38:245.38:100.57:167:22Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:487.01:576.49:094.69:020.57:147:24Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:157.33:086.69:483.89:490.67:127:25Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:417.54:156.910:282.810:340.97:107:27New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:087.75:187.211:091.711:181.47:087:28New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:387.96:187.311:520.77:067:30New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:118.07:187.412:032.112:38-0.17:037:31Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:468.08:207.312:502.91:25-0.77:017:33Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:237.89:267.21:403.72:16-0.96:597:34Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:047.510:407.12:354.43:10-0.86:577:35Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:507.13:404.94:07-0.56:557:37First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:007.09:44 AM6.65:015.25:100.06:537:38First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:157.110:51 AM6.16:445.26:170.56:517:40First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:177.212:165.78:274.77:251.06:497:41Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:10 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 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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