Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (6.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 6:07 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:127.64:076.810:463.910:420.86:525:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:327.64:546.811:183.411:161.26:505:57New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:557.75:436.811:532.711:521.66:485:58New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:217.86:346.612:322.16:466:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:517.77:306.512:302.31:151.56:446:01Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:237.78:346.31:103.02:020.96:426:03Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:587.59:506.11:553.82:540.56:406:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:377.33:474.54:510.27:387:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:266.210:24 AM7.14:545.15:540.07:367:08First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:586.511:23 AM6.96:195.57:00-0.17:347:09First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:036.912:346.77:465.48:04-0.27:327:11Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:517.31:526.78:574.99:02-0.27:297:12Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:307.63:076.89:514.39:540.07:277:14Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:057.84:156.910:373.510:410.37:257:15Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:367.95:157.011:202.711:250.87:237:17Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:067.96:127.012:022.07:217:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:357.97:067.012:091.512:441.47:197:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:037.78:016.912:532.21:271.07:177:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:337.58:596.71:383.02:110.87:157:23Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:047.210:046.52:273.72:560.77:137:24Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:386.911:216.43:214.43:440.87:117:26Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:166.64:254.94:361.07:097:27Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:466.510:01 AM6.25:435.25:341.27:077:29Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:596.610:56 AM5.97:165.36:371.47:047:30Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:556.812:045.78:355.07:391.47:027:32Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:356.91:175.79:234.78:331.57:007:33Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:067.02:275.89:534.29:191.56:587:35Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:297.13:286.110:183.79:591.66:567:36Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:477.14:226.310:433.010:371.86:547:38New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:077.25:126.611:122.311:132.06:527:39New Moon30Mon
31Tue5:317.46:016.811:431.611:502.46:507:41New Moon31Tue
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 8:01 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 4% 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 (4% 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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