Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 2:24 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:31 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:567.53:215.04:360.16:515:56First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:546.69:34 AM7.14:455.95:390.16:495:58First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:147.210:23 AM6.76:526.36:420.16:475:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:087.611:28 AM6.48:596.17:420.16:456:01Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:507.812:436.29:495.78:330.16:436:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:257.91:536.310:135.49:160.26:416:04Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:547.82:516.410:295.09:540.46:396:05Full Moon7Sun
8Mon5:187.73:406.410:484.610:280.66:376:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:367.64:266.511:124.011:011.06:356:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed5:507.55:116.511:413.411:341.56:326:10Full Moon10Wed
11Thu6:057.55:586.412:122.86:306:12Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:247.56:486.312:062.212:452.16:286:13Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:467.47:436.212:403.01:211.56:266:15Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:107.39:486.11:153.83:001.07:247:16Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:357.111:116.12:534.63:440.67:227:18Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:576.93:375.44:340.27:207:19Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:126.49:17 AM6.84:446.05:320.07:187:21Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:436.89:46 AM6.76:296.46:37-0.37:167:22Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:347.211:18 AM6.68:066.37:43-0.57:147:24Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:097.512:526.69:035.98:44-0.77:127:25Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:397.72:166.79:455.39:38-0.87:107:27Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:067.83:326.910:254.410:26-0.57:087:28New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:327.94:427.111:073.311:120.17:057:30New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:588.05:487.211:502.111:560.97:037:31New Moon24Wed
25Thu6:248.06:537.212:351.07:017:33New Moon25Thu
26Fri6:528.07:597.112:412.01:210.26:597:34Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:217.89:097.01:283.12:09-0.46:577:36Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:517.610:287.02:194.22:58-0.76:557:37Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:237.211:577.03:195.13:49-0.66:537:39First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:586.74:385.84:45-0.36:517:40First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:217.29:41 AM6.26:476.05:480.16:497:42First Quarter31Wed
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 5:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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