Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 3:08 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 8:57 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jun 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:527.33:344.89:202.18:033.65:139:06Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:107.34:415.59:391.28:554.35:129:07Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:307.35:336.210:010.39:435.05:129:08Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:547.36:166.810:26-0.510:295.55:119:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:197.26:567.310:55-1.311:135.95:119:10Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:467.27:367.711:28-1.911:596.25:109:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:137.28:178.012:06-2.35:109:11Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:417.19:008.112:486.412:47-2.55:099:12Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:126.99:448.21:446.51:32-2.45:099:13Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:556.610:288.22:516.42:20-2.15:099:13Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:056.211:108.24:086.03:11-1.55:099:14Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:355.511:498.15:295.24:03-0.65:099:14Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:134.86:364.24:570.55:099:15Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:248.112:044.57:283.05:541.85:089:15Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:578.12:114.78:111.66:563.05:089:16Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:288.03:515.58:520.38:004.25:089:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:588.05:036.59:30-0.99:045.15:099:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:297.95:597.310:08-1.810:055.75:099:17New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:027.76:477.810:46-2.311:046.15:099:17New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:367.57:328.111:25-2.55:099:17New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:147.28:158.312:016.312:05-2.45:099:18New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:556.98:568.21:026.312:46-2.15:109:18Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:416.69:368.12:076.11:29-1.65:109:18Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:296.110:148.03:215.82:13-1.05:109:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:235.610:487.84:375.42:57-0.25:119:18Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:255.111:167.75:434.83:410.65:119:18First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:404.511:417.66:354.14:251.65:129:18First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:144.27:163.35:102.65:129:18First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:047.51:454.37:492.46:023.65:139:18First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:287.43:445.08:181.57:044.65:139:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 12:02 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 33% 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 First Quarter (33% 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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