Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 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 - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:297.410:46 AM5.79:105.66:560.56:477:43First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:217.512:165.410:005.18:020.86:457:44Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:017.61:515.410:284.78:591.16:437:46Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:337.53:095.610:454.29:451.36:417:47Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:577.44:095.810:593.610:241.66:397:49Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:147.34:596.111:163.010:592.06:367:50Full Moon6Tue
7Wed5:267.25:446.311:382.311:322.56:347:52Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:397.26:296.512:041.66:327:53Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:577.27:156.712:063.112:320.96:307:55Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:197.18:046.812:413.81:040.26:287:56Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:437.08:576.91:194.51:39-0.36:267:58Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:066.89:597.02:025.12:18-0.66:247:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:256.711:127.02:515.63:03-0.76:228:01Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:306.53:556.13:55-0.76:208:02Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:337.17:22 AM6.45:266.34:54-0.66:198:04Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:417.36:01-0.46:178:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:307.511:22 AM5.78:285.57:08-0.16:158:07Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:067.61:045.78:594.78:110.26:138:08Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:377.72:365.99:343.69:070.76:118:10Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:047.73:586.210:112.49:581.36:098:11Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:307.85:106.710:491.110:452.26:078:13New Moon21Wed
22Thu4:567.96:157.111:29-0.111:323.16:058:14New Moon22Thu
23Fri5:237.87:167.412:09-1.16:038:15New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:527.78:167.612:214.112:51-1.66:028:17Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:227.49:197.71:144.91:35-1.86:008:18Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:537.110:247.72:155.52:21-1.65:588:20Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:276.611:337.73:315.93:10-1.25:568:21Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:036.15:275.94:03-0.55:558:23First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:387.75:010.25:538:24First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:357.66:050.95:518:26First Quarter30Fri
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 12:46 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 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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