Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 12:50 am (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:30 am (7.2 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 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:596.710:136.52:434.52:590.66:477:43Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:306.511:276.53:365.13:430.66:457:44First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:036.24:435.54:330.66:437:46First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:546.69:45 AM5.96:145.65:300.76:417:47First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:036.810:47 AM5.77:565.66:320.76:397:49First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:507.012:045.68:465.27:340.76:377:50Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:247.21:225.79:124.78:300.66:357:51Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:527.32:376.09:404.09:210.76:337:53Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:187.43:466.410:123.110:070.96:317:54Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:457.64:506.810:472.010:521.46:297:56Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:147.75:517.111:271.011:372.06:277:57Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:447.86:517.312:090.06:257:59Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:177.87:527.512:242.812:54-0.86:238:00Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:527.78:567.51:133.61:41-1.36:218:02Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:297.410:067.52:094.42:32-1.46:198:03Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:117.011:217.43:135.03:26-1.26:178:05Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:596.54:325.34:24-0.76:158:06Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:357.59:59 AM6.06:175.35:28-0.16:138:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:407.611:18 AM5.58:114.86:350.56:118:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:347.612:565.29:144.27:421.16:108:11Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:187.62:355.39:533.58:421.66:088:12Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:547.63:505.610:212.89:332.16:068:14Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:227.44:496.010:442.210:172.66:048:15Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:447.35:396.311:081.510:573.16:028:17New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:017.16:246.611:330.911:363.66:008:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:187.07:066.812:010.45:598:19New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:396.97:477.012:154.112:310.05:578:21New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:056.88:297.112:574.61:04-0.35:558:22Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:336.69:147.21:445.01:40-0.45:538:24Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:036.410:047.22:365.42:18-0.45:528:25Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 3:10 am — 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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