Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 48m at 10:32 am (-3.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:45 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Dec 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:547.85:023.27:282.67:434:18First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:205.012:257.86:043.97:551.77:444:18Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:425.612:587.87:044.58:230.87:454:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:386.31:317.97:594.98:54-0.27:464:17Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:237.02:077.98:505.39:29-1.07:474:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:057.62:447.99:385.610:06-1.77:494:16Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:468.13:257.910:265.810:47-2.17:504:16Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:288.44:107.811:175.911:31-2.27:514:16Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:128.64:597.512:135.87:524:16Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:568.75:557.012:17-2.01:175.67:534:16Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:418.76:576.41:05-1.42:305.27:544:16Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:268.78:115.71:55-0.53:484.57:554:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:118.69:425.12:480.55:063.67:554:16Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:548.511:405.03:441.76:142.67:564:16Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:368.44:463.07:081.67:574:16Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:345.512:168.25:554.07:520.77:584:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:556.312:548.17:064.98:300.07:584:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:567.11:307.98:125.59:04-0.57:594:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:457.72:067.79:125.89:38-0.88:004:17New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:278.12:427.510:056.010:11-1.08:004:18New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:068.43:207.310:546.110:46-1.08:014:18New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:418.53:597.111:426.011:21-0.88:014:19New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:158.54:406.812:325.98:024:19Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:468.45:246.51:255.78:024:20Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:158.46:116.112:35-0.12:205.38:024:20Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:438.37:045.71:130.53:164.98:034:21Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:128.38:055.21:511.14:104.48:034:22First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:438.29:184.82:291.95:013.78:034:23First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:158.110:504.73:102.85:463.08:034:24First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:498.03:573.76:272.28:034:24First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:045.011:25 AM8.04:574.57:101.48:034:25Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:38 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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