Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 6:47 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 2:48 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:365.83:567.88:080.210:114.67:126:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:105.84:307.79:060.510:343.97:136:47Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:276.04:577.69:541.010:563.27:156:45Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:306.25:187.410:341.511:202.57:166:43New Moon4Tue
5Wed5:236.45:347.311:112.111:471.87:186:41New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:136.65:477.211:482.97:196:39New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:006.76:027.112:151.112:253.67:216:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:486.96:226.912:450.51:054.47:226:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:397.06:446.71:180.11:505.07:246:33Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:357.07:056.51:53-0.12:455.67:256:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:427.07:176.32:32-0.13:596.07:276:29Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:037.13:160.07:286:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:177.24:070.27:306:25First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:107.45:080.57:316:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:487.46:150.69:455.27:336:21First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:157.57:200.79:274.77:346:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:145.63:377.68:180.89:413.87:366:17Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:355.93:587.69:081.110:072.67:376:16Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:486.34:197.79:541.710:401.37:396:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:566.84:437.810:382.411:160.07:406:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:597.35:097.911:223.311:57-1.17:426:10Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:017.75:377.912:094.37:436:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:047.96:077.812:40-1.912:595.27:456:06Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:108.06:407.51:26-2.31:585.97:466:04Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:208.17:167.12:16-2.23:126.37:486:03Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:338.18:016.53:10-1.75:036.47:496:01Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:418.14:09-1.07:515:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:388.15:15-0.18:545.07:535:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:248.06:240.79:284.27:545:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:545.13:017.97:321.49:543.47:565:54Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:405.33:317.88:312.110:152.67:575:53Waning Crescent31Mon
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 10:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 (63% 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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