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 6m at 12:55 pm (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:30 pm (8.2 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 - Jan 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:018.22:397.310:396.510:25-1.08:034:27Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:328.33:177.211:216.610:59-1.08:034:28Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:018.43:577.112:026.58:034:29Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:298.44:396.912:466.38:034:30Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:588.55:236.612:11-0.91:346.18:034:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:288.56:136.212:50-0.52:245.78:024:32Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:598.57:155.71:290.03:175.18:024:33Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:308.48:315.22:100.74:104.38:024:34Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:038.410:044.92:531.75:013.28:014:36Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:358.33:412.85:512.18:014:37Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:055.011:10 AM8.34:394.06:400.98:004:38Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:095.711:46 AM8.35:515.07:28-0.38:004:40Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:246.712:268.37:075.88:14-1.37:594:41Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:177.61:118.38:176.39:00-2.07:584:42Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:028.22:028.29:196.49:46-2.47:584:44New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:448.62:568.110:166.310:32-2.57:574:45New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:248.93:537.811:126.111:18-2.27:564:47New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:038.94:507.412:105.77:554:48Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:408.95:486.912:04-1.61:115.27:544:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:178.76:486.312:49-0.72:154.67:544:51Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:528.67:565.61:340.33:193.97:534:53Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:258.39:215.12:201.54:213.27:524:54First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:558.111:335.03:062.85:192.57:514:56First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:257.83:594.06:121.87:504:57First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:405.510:56 AM7.65:055.17:001.27:484:59First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:016.311:30 AM7.36:305.87:410.67:475:00Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:547.012:087.27:556.38:200.27:465:02Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:347.612:517.19:036.48:56-0.27:455:04Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:067.91:387.19:516.49:31-0.47:445:05Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:358.02:257.110:266.310:05-0.67:425:07Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:018.13:127.110:576.110:40-0.77:415:08Full Moon31Thu
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 4:42 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 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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