Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 3:52 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:077.15:487.39:19-1.29:486.35:478:48Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:557.26:187.610:02-1.710:326.25:498:47Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:517.36:487.810:47-2.211:166.05:508:45Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:507.47:177.911:31-2.35:518:44Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:517.37:478.012:025.512:16-2.15:538:42Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:537.18:188.012:534.91:00-1.65:548:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:576.78:498.01:484.11:45-0.75:558:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:076.19:208.02:473.22:300.55:578:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:265.69:537.93:472.23:171.95:588:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:065.310:277.74:481.24:083.35:598:34Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:105.55:480.45:114.66:018:32Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:536.26:49-0.26:345.56:028:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:026.97:47-0.78:126.06:048:29Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:337.04:527.48:41-0.99:396.06:058:27Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:306.75:337.79:31-1.010:375.86:068:25Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:306.66:097.810:15-1.011:155.56:088:23New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:276.66:407.710:56-0.911:465.26:098:21New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:196.67:087.611:34-0.66:118:20New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:076.57:307.512:194.812:10-0.36:128:18New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:546.47:497.412:544.412:460.26:138:16Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:416.28:077.31:313.81:210.96:158:14Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:325.98:277.22:103.31:561.76:168:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:275.68:507.12:512.72:322.66:188:10Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:325.49:177.03:332.13:093.56:198:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:555.39:456.84:171.63:514.46:208:06First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:125.55:051.14:475.26:228:04First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:036.15:580.66:185.86:238:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:576.66:560.17:526.16:248:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:337.07:53-0.48:556.16:267:58Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:426.75:047.38:48-0.99:385.86:277:56Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:516.85:317.59:38-1.310:175.46:297:54Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 minimum.

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 (43% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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