Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 12:08 pm (-2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:56 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:467.34:194.95:210.46:515:56Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:246.710:39 AM6.95:505.56:260.36:495:58Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:307.211:43 AM6.67:305.57:270.36:475:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:207.512:526.48:475.38:200.36:456:01Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:007.71:586.49:335.09:040.46:436:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:347.82:556.510:054.69:430.66:416:04New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:027.73:436.510:334.210:190.86:396:05New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:257.64:276.611:023.710:531.26:376:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:447.55:106.611:323.211:281.66:356:08New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:027.55:536.512:052.76:336:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:227.46:396.412:032.112:402.36:306:12Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:477.38:286.312:382.72:171.97:287:13Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:157.29:236.22:163.42:571.57:267:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:467.010:306.02:554.13:411.27:247:16Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:196.811:566.13:414.74:291.07:227:18First Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:566.64:405.35:240.77:207:19First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:396.310:42 AM6.46:025.66:250.57:187:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:476.711:44 AM6.47:285.77:270.27:167:22Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:327.012:576.48:325.48:260.07:147:24Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:077.32:106.69:204.89:19-0.27:127:25Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:387.53:206.810:034.110:08-0.27:107:27Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:087.74:267.110:453.210:540.17:087:28Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:387.95:297.211:282.211:400.77:067:30Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:098.06:307.312:131.37:037:31Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:428.07:327.312:261.51:000.57:017:33Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:167.98:367.11:142.41:49-0.16:597:34Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:527.79:477.02:063.32:40-0.36:577:36Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:317.311:076.93:034.23:34-0.36:557:37Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:146.94:124.84:31-0.16:537:39Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:327.010:05 AM6.45:385.25:340.36:517:40Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:477.211:08 AM5.97:295.26:400.76:497:41Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:02 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 3% 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 (3% 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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