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 3h 10m 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 - May 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:377.42:014.99:273.47:582.25:508:27Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:117.33:245.29:542.88:522.65:488:29Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:377.24:255.610:152.29:393.15:468:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:557.15:136.010:371.510:203.55:458:31Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:137.05:566.411:000.910:593.95:438:33New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:347.06:356.811:270.311:374.35:428:34New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:597.07:147.011:56-0.25:408:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:286.97:547.312:174.712:28-0.65:398:37New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:586.88:377.412:595.11:03-0.95:378:38Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:296.69:237.51:465.31:42-1.05:368:40Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:026.310:137.62:415.52:26-1.05:348:41Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:376.111:067.63:455.63:13-0.85:338:43Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:295.711:577.65:005.44:06-0.45:328:44First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:495.36:175.05:030.15:308:45First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:447.611:21 AM5.07:194.26:050.75:298:47First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:267.712:584.98:063.37:091.45:288:48Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:047.72:365.38:482.18:102.15:278:49Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:407.84:005.99:280.99:082.95:258:50Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:147.95:076.610:08-0.310:033.55:248:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:507.96:067.210:48-1.210:554.25:238:53Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:267.87:007.711:30-1.911:494.75:228:54Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:037.67:528.012:12-2.25:218:55Full Moon22Mon
23Tue5:437.38:438.112:465.112:56-2.15:208:57Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:256.99:358.11:495.31:41-1.85:198:58Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:106.410:278.13:015.42:28-1.25:188:59Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:005.811:187.94:265.23:17-0.55:179:00Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:585.26:024.84:080.45:169:01Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:067.810:11 AM4.77:184.25:031.35:169:02Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:497.611:46 AM4.48:093.56:012.15:159:03Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:247.51:544.48:452.87:012.95:149:04Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:527.33:274.99:132.18:003.65:139:05Waning Crescent31Wed
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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