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 2h 36m 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 - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:167.67:177.412:05-1.25:508:26Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:487.68:157.712:234.312:48-1.95:498:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:237.49:167.81:144.91:35-2.25:478:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:017.210:217.82:145.42:25-2.15:468:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:466.711:277.93:265.73:19-1.75:448:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:416.24:575.74:17-1.05:428:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:317.99:55 AM5.66:565.25:20-0.35:418:35Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:267.911:29 AM5.18:214.46:270.65:398:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:137.81:204.99:073.57:321.45:388:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:527.83:025.29:412.68:322.15:368:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:247.74:185.710:101.79:262.95:358:41Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:517.55:196.210:360.910:143.65:348:42Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:127.46:116.711:030.210:594.25:328:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:327.26:587.111:32-0.411:444.85:318:45New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:537.07:427.412:02-0.85:308:46New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:176.98:257.512:315.212:34-1.05:288:47New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:456.69:077.61:225.61:09-1.15:278:49Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:156.49:527.62:215.81:47-0.95:268:50Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:466.110:377.63:335.82:28-0.75:258:51Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:247.63:12-0.35:248:52Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:000.25:238:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:077.54:510.75:218:55First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:457.510:50 AM4.68:334.45:471.25:208:56First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:177.512:234.58:333.76:451.85:198:57First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:467.51:594.88:492.77:432.55:198:58Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:157.63:285.39:151.68:383.15:188:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:447.64:396.19:460.49:303.85:179:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:147.75:396.810:21-0.910:204.45:169:02Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:477.86:337.411:00-1.911:115.05:159:03Full Moon29Wed
30Thu4:227.87:267.911:42-2.75:149:04Full Moon30Thu
31Fri5:007.78:188.212:045.512:27-3.05:149:05Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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