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 3h 54m 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 - Apr 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:507.66:056.911:551.86:487:42Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:167.67:017.012:031.912:330.96:467:44Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:447.68:007.112:442.61:150.06:447:45Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:157.59:057.01:283.52:00-0.66:427:47Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:487.410:187.02:184.32:50-0.96:407:48Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:247.111:427.13:165.13:44-1.06:387:50Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:076.84:295.64:44-0.86:357:51Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:057.210:05 AM6.36:055.75:50-0.56:337:53Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:127.511:24 AM5.97:575.46:59-0.16:317:54Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:037.612:575.79:104.88:060.36:297:56Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:457.72:305.79:514.09:040.76:277:57Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:207.73:496.010:243.29:541.26:257:58Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:507.74:536.310:562.410:391.86:238:00New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:157.65:496.511:271.611:212.56:228:01New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:367.46:406.811:590.96:208:03New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:577.37:306.912:033.212:320.46:188:04New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:187.18:197.012:463.91:070.06:168:06Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:436.99:117.11:324.51:43-0.26:148:07Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:106.610:077.12:255.02:22-0.26:128:09Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:396.311:117.13:275.43:04-0.16:108:10Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:116.04:485.63:510.26:088:12First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:197.14:440.56:068:13First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:207.15:430.96:048:15First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:077.211:17 AM5.19:204.96:451.16:038:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:427.212:435.09:274.47:441.36:018:18Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:087.22:045.29:353.88:371.65:598:19Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:317.33:195.69:532.99:241.95:578:21Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:547.44:246.110:191.910:082.35:568:22Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:197.55:246.610:500.810:512.95:548:23Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:467.66:207.111:26-0.311:363.65:528:25Full Moon30Tue
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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