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 2h 36m 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 - Dec 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:518.011:134.64:201.97:353.87:434:18Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:208.05:182.67:452.97:444:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:004.912:488.06:183.38:051.97:454:17Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:315.51:168.07:154.08:320.77:464:17Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:376.31:468.18:094.69:04-0.47:484:16Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:317.12:188.29:005.29:40-1.57:494:16New Moon6Fri
7Sat5:207.82:528.29:505.710:19-2.37:504:16New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:078.33:298.110:416.111:02-2.77:514:16New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:558.74:118.011:366.411:48-2.77:524:16Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:448.85:007.612:376.47:534:16Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:338.95:557.112:36-2.41:496.27:544:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:238.87:006.41:27-1.73:145.77:554:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:118.78:195.62:20-0.74:495.07:554:16First Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:578.69:585.03:150.46:094.07:564:16First Quarter14Sat
15Sun11:388.54:131.77:042.97:574:16First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:084.912:158.35:152.97:461.87:584:16Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:015.412:488.26:224.18:200.97:584:17Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:206.31:178.07:305.08:510.17:594:17Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:197.11:447.88:335.69:20-0.58:004:17Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:077.72:117.69:306.19:50-0.98:004:18Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:498.22:397.410:236.410:21-1.18:014:18Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:268.43:117.211:136.510:54-1.18:014:19Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:028.53:477.012:036.58:024:19Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:358.54:256.812:566.48:024:20Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:078.55:076.512:06-0.81:546.28:024:21Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:388.45:526.212:44-0.52:565.98:034:21Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:088.46:455.71:230.03:585.58:034:22Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:388.37:525.22:030.64:524.98:034:23Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:098.39:144.82:431.45:334.28:034:24Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:408.210:524.63:272.36:083.38:034:24Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:118.24:173.26:402.28:034:25Third Quarter31Tue
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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