Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 12:55 pm (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 5:30 am (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jul 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:074.711:338.05:403.74:261.25:149:17First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:434.56:332.65:212.25:149:17First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:097.91:404.77:221.46:233.35:159:16First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:457.93:245.58:090.27:314.35:169:16Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:237.94:356.48:55-0.98:395.05:179:16Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:047.95:307.19:40-1.89:425.45:189:15Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:487.96:187.710:25-2.410:405.65:189:15Full Moon7Sat
8Sun3:357.87:028.111:09-2.711:375.65:199:14Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:267.67:448.211:54-2.65:209:13Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:197.28:258.312:355.512:40-2.25:219:13Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:136.89:058.21:365.21:26-1.65:229:12Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:096.29:448.12:414.82:12-0.85:239:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:085.610:207.93:484.32:580.25:249:11Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:155.010:547.74:543.73:441.35:259:10Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:414.611:257.55:553.04:332.45:269:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:534.56:502.35:283.55:279:08Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:505.07:381.66:344.45:289:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:257.14:065.78:190.97:475.15:299:06Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:587.04:586.48:570.48:565.55:319:05Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:346.95:386.99:31-0.19:525.75:329:04Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:136.96:127.210:06-0.610:385.85:339:03Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:556.96:417.410:40-0.911:165.85:349:02New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:396.97:087.611:15-1.211:535.75:359:01New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:246.87:357.711:51-1.35:378:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:116.78:027.812:325.512:29-1.35:388:58New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:006.68:307.91:155.11:08-1.05:398:57Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:526.39:017.92:024.71:48-0.65:408:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:515.99:337.92:534.02:300.25:428:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:585.410:077.93:483.33:141.15:438:53First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:195.010:427.84:452.44:022.25:448:51First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:014.95:431.44:583.45:458:50First Quarter31Tue
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 9:12 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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