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 1h 35m 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:387.74:296.810:312.410:350.96:467:43Full Moon1Fri
2Sat5:107.85:317.111:131.511:221.56:447:45Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:417.86:307.211:560.76:427:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:137.87:277.312:082.312:400.16:407:48Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:467.68:267.312:573.01:24-0.36:387:49Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:207.39:277.21:483.82:10-0.46:367:51Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:567.010:357.12:454.42:58-0.26:347:52Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:356.511:487.03:524.93:480.16:327:54Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:206.15:135.14:430.66:307:55Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:597.110:16 AM5.66:535.05:441.06:287:57Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:597.111:27 AM5.38:224.76:481.56:267:58Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:477.112:525.29:134.27:501.86:248:00Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:257.12:195.39:443.78:442.06:228:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:537.13:295.610:083.29:302.36:208:03Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:137.14:235.910:302.610:102.56:188:04Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:317.15:096.210:541.910:472.86:168:05New Moon16Sat
17Sun4:517.15:526.511:201.311:233.26:148:07New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:157.16:356.811:500.66:128:08New Moon18Mon
19Tue5:437.17:207.012:003.612:220.06:108:10New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:137.18:077.212:404.112:59-0.56:098:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:456.98:597.31:234.51:40-0.86:078:13Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:206.89:567.32:124.92:25-0.96:058:14Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:586.510:587.33:105.23:15-0.86:038:16Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:466.24:205.34:10-0.66:018:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:027.39:51 AM5.85:425.15:10-0.16:008:19First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:007.411:15 AM5.47:044.66:150.45:588:20First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:507.512:485.38:083.87:210.95:568:22Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:337.62:235.58:562.98:221.55:548:23Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:107.73:466.09:381.89:192.15:538:25Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:447.74:546.510:170.810:112.75:518:26Full Moon30Sat
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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