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 1h 15m 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:118.85:166.712:10-1.51:466.28:034:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:468.66:126.112:53-0.82:565.78:034:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:188.47:145.51:350.14:025.08:034:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:458.28:294.92:171.15:004.38:034:30Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:088.110:144.52:582.25:473.48:034:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:317.93:403.46:262.58:024:32Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:214.810:54 AM7.84:294.67:011.68:024:34Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:095.711:20 AM7.75:405.67:340.88:024:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:056.611:49 AM7.67:056.48:060.18:014:36Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:427.412:217.68:196.88:40-0.68:014:37Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:147.912:577.69:167.09:15-1.28:004:39Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:448.31:387.610:017.19:53-1.68:004:40New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:138.52:267.610:397.110:32-1.97:594:41New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:428.63:197.611:196.911:13-2.07:584:43New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:118.74:157.512:046.57:584:44Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:418.75:157.112:556.07:574:46Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:118.76:196.612:38-1.31:525.27:564:47Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:418.77:325.91:21-0.42:514.37:554:48Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:118.78:585.32:040.83:513.17:544:50First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:418.610:545.12:482.24:501.97:534:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:128.53:353.75:470.87:524:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:195.610:45 AM8.34:365.16:42-0.27:514:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:576.611:22 AM8.16:006.27:33-1.07:504:56Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:567.512:047.97:336.88:21-1.47:494:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:408.212:557.78:536.99:07-1.77:484:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:198.51:527.59:566.89:50-1.77:475:01Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:548.62:507.310:466.510:32-1.57:465:02Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:278.63:457.111:316.111:13-1.17:445:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:588.54:376.912:155.77:435:06Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:258.45:286.51:005.27:425:07Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:488.26:206.112:300.11:474.67:415:09Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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