Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 1:40 pm (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 6:35 am (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Nov 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:417.65:201.29:134.77:585:51Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:167.56:231.69:264.28:005:50Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:414.91:427.56:242.08:333.67:014:48Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:075.22:037.67:182.38:472.87:034:47Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:215.62:257.68:062.79:081.87:054:45Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:236.22:497.78:493.29:340.87:064:44New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:176.73:167.89:323.710:06-0.27:084:42New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:097.33:457.810:154.310:42-1.17:094:41New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:017.74:157.711:004.911:22-1.87:114:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:558.14:487.611:495.57:124:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:518.25:247.412:06-2.112:465.97:144:37Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:518.36:067.012:53-2.01:556.17:164:35Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:528.37:006.51:45-1.73:236.17:174:34First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:538.38:165.92:41-1.05:205.67:194:33First Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:478.39:515.33:42-0.26:534.87:204:32First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:348.34:470.87:393.87:224:30First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:148.25:541.78:142.77:234:29Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:345.31:488.16:582.68:441.77:254:28Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:575.92:178.07:563.49:130.87:264:27Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:026.62:417.88:494.29:420.07:284:26Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:567.23:047.79:384.810:12-0.67:294:25Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:457.73:277.510:265.410:43-0.97:314:24Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:308.03:517.311:155.811:15-1.17:324:23Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:138.24:187.012:096.17:334:23Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:558.34:476.71:106.37:354:22Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:388.35:166.412:28-0.82:306.37:364:21Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:218.21:08-0.57:384:20Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:048.11:510.07:394:20Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:448.12:370.67:404:19Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:208.09:354.73:261.27:314.57:414:19Third Quarter30Sat
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 10:07 am — 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 15% 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 (15% 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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