Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 4:43 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:018.84:007.811:416.611:45-2.57:434:18Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:518.94:397.312:486.77:454:17Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:418.85:216.812:29-2.02:136.67:464:17Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:318.71:16-1.37:474:17Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:198.52:05-0.47:484:16Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:028.38:404.92:550.56:484.87:494:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:388.110:294.53:481.57:223.97:504:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:068.04:442.57:483.17:514:16Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:004.712:277.85:433.58:082.27:524:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:405.312:457.76:444.48:281.47:534:16Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:456.11:067.77:425.28:500.57:544:16Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:346.81:307.68:355.89:15-0.27:554:16Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:157.41:567.69:246.29:43-0.87:564:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:527.92:237.610:106.610:14-1.47:574:16New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:278.22:517.510:546.810:48-1.77:574:16New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:028.53:187.411:406.911:27-1.97:584:16New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:408.63:457.312:306.97:594:17Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:198.74:217.012:09-1.81:296.87:594:17Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:588.75:236.612:53-1.52:376.48:004:17Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:368.66:555.91:40-1.03:515.78:014:18Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:138.68:335.32:28-0.14:584.88:014:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:478.610:214.83:181.05:523.58:024:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:198.54:122.26:392.28:024:20First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:345.011:51 AM8.55:133.67:220.88:024:20Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:295.812:238.56:224.88:03-0.58:034:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:446.912:568.47:335.88:43-1.58:034:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:407.81:328.38:406.49:24-2.18:034:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:278.42:118.19:426.810:04-2.48:034:23Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:118.82:547.910:406.910:46-2.48:034:24Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:528.93:407.611:386.811:28-2.18:034:25Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:318.94:297.212:396.68:034:26Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 7:47 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 53% 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 (53% 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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