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 2h 21m 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 - Apr 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:587.46:517.012:190.86:487:42New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:287.47:437.112:292.912:580.26:467:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:017.48:397.11:123.51:41-0.36:447:45Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:367.39:417.01:594.12:29-0.66:427:47Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:157.010:517.02:524.63:21-0.76:407:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:016.73:575.04:18-0.56:387:50First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:077.09:59 AM6.35:175.25:21-0.26:367:51First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:187.111:14 AM6.06:475.06:280.26:347:53First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:167.312:415.78:084.47:350.66:327:54Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:027.42:135.89:053.68:361.06:297:55Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:417.53:346.19:492.89:301.56:277:57Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:157.64:416.410:271.910:192.06:267:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:457.65:386.811:031.111:052.66:248:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:137.56:307.011:390.511:493.26:228:01Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:407.47:207.212:160.06:208:03Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:087.28:097.312:353.712:53-0.26:188:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:387.08:587.21:234.31:32-0.36:168:06Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:116.79:517.22:164.72:13-0.26:148:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:476.410:487.13:165.02:570.16:128:09Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:286.011:497.04:265.13:440.56:108:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:175.65:485.14:360.96:088:12Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:477.010:18 AM5.37:154.85:331.46:068:13Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:357.011:32 AM5.08:174.46:341.76:048:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:137.012:545.08:523.97:332.16:038:16Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:417.02:175.29:183.28:272.46:018:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:067.13:295.69:422.59:142.65:598:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:317.24:286.110:091.69:583.05:578:21Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:597.35:206.510:390.710:403.45:568:22New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:297.46:107.011:13-0.211:223.85:548:23New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:017.46:597.411:50-1.05:528:25New Moon30Thu
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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