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 1h 07m 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 - Jun 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:437.59:118.31:035.81:15-3.05:139:06Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:327.110:058.32:105.92:06-2.55:129:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:286.510:588.33:305.72:58-1.85:129:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:345.811:498.25:055.23:53-0.85:119:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:555.16:424.44:510.35:119:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:358.111:38 AM4.57:493.55:511.45:109:10Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:168.01:454.68:362.46:532.55:109:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:517.83:255.19:131.57:563.55:109:12Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:217.64:375.89:430.78:564.35:099:12Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:457.45:336.510:10-0.19:515.05:099:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:087.26:217.110:37-0.610:435.45:099:14New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:327.17:027.411:05-1.011:325.85:099:14New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:596.97:407.711:36-1.35:099:15New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:296.88:167.812:206.012:09-1.45:089:15New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:036.68:517.91:126.012:44-1.35:089:16Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:406.49:257.92:086.01:22-1.25:089:16Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:196.19:597.93:115.92:02-0.95:089:16Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:025.710:327.84:205.62:43-0.55:099:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:575.311:057.85:265.23:250.05:099:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:094.811:377.86:154.64:090.75:099:17First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:354.56:503.84:581.65:099:18First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:097.712:134.47:232.95:522.55:099:18First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:407.72:064.77:581.76:533.45:109:18Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:127.83:455.58:350.57:574.35:109:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:457.84:526.39:14-0.88:595.05:109:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:207.95:467.19:55-1.99:575.55:119:18Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:008.06:347.710:39-2.710:535.85:119:18Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:447.97:208.111:24-3.111:495.95:129:18Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:337.88:058.412:11-3.25:129:18Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:277.58:508.412:495.912:59-2.95:139:17Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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