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 4h 26m 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:477.312:285.69:004.87:471.06:477:43Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:357.41:575.59:504.38:461.36:457:44Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:137.43:135.710:223.89:351.56:437:46Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:437.44:126.010:453.310:161.86:417:47Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:077.35:006.211:072.810:532.26:397:49New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:247.25:426.411:322.211:282.56:377:50New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:407.16:236.611:591.76:357:52New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:007.17:046.712:033.012:281.16:327:53New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:247.07:476.812:403.51:000.76:307:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:516.98:336.91:184.01:350.36:287:56Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:216.89:256.92:004.52:130.16:267:58Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:526.510:246.82:464.92:560.06:247:59Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:246.311:326.93:425.33:440.06:238:01First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:036.14:535.54:380.16:218:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:416.910:03 AM5.86:175.45:390.26:198:04First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:407.111:25 AM5.67:315.16:440.46:178:05First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:277.312:525.68:244.47:470.66:158:07Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:057.42:175.89:063.58:450.86:138:08Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:387.63:356.29:462.49:381.36:118:10Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:107.74:456.710:261.310:281.86:098:11Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:437.85:477.111:080.211:172.56:078:12Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:167.86:477.411:51-0.76:058:14Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:507.87:457.612:063.312:35-1.26:048:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:277.68:457.712:594.01:21-1.56:028:17Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:057.29:477.71:564.62:08-1.46:008:18Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:466.810:537.63:035.02:59-1.05:588:20Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:336.211:597.64:235.23:52-0.45:568:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:285.66:065.14:490.35:558:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:007.510:39 AM5.17:484.65:511.05:538:24Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:537.512:124.88:484.06:561.65:518:26Third Quarter30Sun
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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