Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:50 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 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 - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:097.15:357.711:141.111:440.97:126:49New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:097.36:087.812:001.87:146:47New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:107.46:437.712:290.112:482.77:156:45Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:137.47:207.51:17-0.51:403.57:176:43Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:217.48:007.22:07-0.82:394.37:186:41Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:357.38:456.83:00-0.73:494.97:196:39First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:557.39:396.33:57-0.45:185.27:216:37First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:087.44:590.07:105.07:226:35First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:097.66:060.58:374.67:246:33First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:115.52:597.67:151.09:274.07:256:31Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:455.53:407.68:181.410:013.57:276:29Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:055.74:137.59:111.810:262.97:286:27Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:066.04:397.49:562.210:492.37:306:25Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:576.34:577.210:352.611:131.87:316:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:416.65:137.111:123.011:391.37:336:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:226.85:327.111:493.57:346:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:017.05:567.012:080.812:274.07:366:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:427.16:236.812:390.41:074.57:376:15Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:267.26:536.61:130.21:524.97:396:13Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:147.27:246.41:500.12:445.37:406:11Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:087.27:556.12:310.13:475.57:426:10Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:097.28:335.83:160.25:085.67:446:08Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:127.34:080.46:475.57:456:06Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:077.45:070.67:485.07:476:04Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:527.56:110.98:194.47:486:02Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:315.42:297.67:151.28:513.57:506:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:565.73:037.78:151.59:262.47:515:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:156.13:357.99:101.910:031.27:535:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:256.74:078.010:012.410:420.17:545:55New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:277.34:418.010:503.111:23-0.87:565:54New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:267.75:168.011:393.87:585:52New Moon31Tue
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 10:23 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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