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 (tomorrow) : 1:53 am (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 25m at 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 - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:248.23:597.111:295.811:16-0.77:405:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:478.24:466.912:055.57:385:12Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:118.35:356.712:455.07:375:13Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:378.36:296.312:29-0.11:294.37:355:15Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:058.37:315.91:070.62:173.67:345:17Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:358.28:445.51:461.63:082.77:325:18Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:078.110:175.32:282.74:021.87:315:20Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:418.03:163.85:000.97:295:21Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:285.610:18 AM7.94:174.95:590.17:285:23Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:146.411:02 AM7.85:405.86:57-0.67:265:25Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:177.111:55 AM7.77:086.27:53-1.27:245:26Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:037.812:567.68:226.28:44-1.57:235:28Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:438.22:017.69:216.09:33-1.67:215:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:198.43:047.510:135.510:19-1.57:195:31New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:528.54:047.411:015.011:03-1.07:185:33New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:248.45:017.111:504.411:46-0.37:165:35New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:558.45:576.712:393.87:145:36Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:238.26:556.312:280.51:283.27:125:38Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:508.07:595.91:101.62:182.67:115:39Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:177.89:175.61:532.73:082.17:095:41First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:447.511:135.62:403.84:001.77:075:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:157.23:354.84:531.47:055:44First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:126.09:50 AM6.94:505.55:491.17:035:46First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:306.610:32 AM6.76:316.06:450.97:015:47First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:207.111:25 AM6.58:116.17:370.66:595:49Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:577.412:256.59:095.98:220.36:575:51Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:277.61:256.59:385.79:030.16:565:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:517.72:216.710:015.49:41-0.16:545:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 11:11 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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