Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:47 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 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 - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:417.76:336.212:051.512:542.96:515:56Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:597.67:286.012:402.31:312.36:495:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:197.58:315.81:153.22:101.76:475:59Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:437.39:555.81:524.22:511.36:456:00Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:077.12:315.13:371.06:436:02Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:206.08:32 AM6.83:255.84:290.76:416:03Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:096.58:54 AM6.75:106.45:280.56:396:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:587.09:30 AM6.67:286.56:300.16:376:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:307.411:00 AM6.58:326.47:28-0.26:356:08Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:557.612:236.68:506.18:20-0.66:336:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:187.71:376.89:165.69:07-0.86:316:11Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:397.82:457.09:494.99:50-0.76:296:13New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:017.94:507.211:263.911:32-0.27:277:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:238.05:547.212:082.87:257:16New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:488.16:587.112:140.612:531.67:237:17Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:148.18:056.912:561.71:400.67:217:19Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:428.09:206.81:402.92:29-0.27:187:20Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:127.910:486.72:284.13:21-0.77:167:22Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:457.53:245.24:17-0.87:147:23First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:296.99:21 AM7.14:386.05:19-0.67:127:25First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:007.210:09 AM6.66:336.36:26-0.47:107:26First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:057.511:23 AM6.29:236.07:36-0.17:087:28Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:537.712:565.910:155.58:410.27:067:29Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:327.82:275.910:444.99:350.57:047:31Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:047.83:416.011:044.310:180.87:027:32Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:307.64:396.211:223.710:561.27:007:34Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:507.55:296.311:443.011:311.86:587:35Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:047.46:166.412:102.36:567:37Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:167.37:036.512:052.412:381.76:537:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:327.27:506.612:403.11:091.06:517:40Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:527.18:416.61:173.91:410.56:497:41Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 2:49 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 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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