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 2h 51m 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 - Nov 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:575.73:527.69:212.810:341.87:595:51Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:586.24:077.510:043.510:541.08:005:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:506.74:187.310:454.211:170.38:025:48New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:377.14:337.211:254.911:43-0.38:035:46New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:207.44:527.112:075.48:055:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:037.74:137.012:11-0.711:43-0.97:074:43Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:467.84:326.812:476.37:084:42Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:337.94:206.612:18-0.91:556.57:104:40Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:247.912:57-0.87:114:39Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:207.91:40-0.57:134:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:127.92:30-0.17:144:36First Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:557.93:240.37:164:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:287.94:240.87:544.67:184:34First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:557.95:261.47:483.67:194:33Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:175.11:208.06:272.18:092.37:214:31Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:545.61:448.17:242.98:400.97:224:30Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:166.32:108.28:173.79:15-0.67:244:29Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:237.22:388.39:084.69:53-1.87:254:28Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:227.93:088.39:595.410:34-2.77:274:27Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:188.43:408.210:526.111:17-3.07:284:26Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:138.74:168.011:506.67:304:25Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:098.84:577.612:04-3.012:576.87:314:24Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:068.85:447.012:53-2.52:246.77:324:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:038.61:46-1.67:344:22Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:558.58:085.52:41-0.76:305.37:354:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:428.49:534.93:390.47:174.47:374:21Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:228.24:391.57:533.47:384:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:114.712:538.05:412.68:202.57:394:20Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:045.21:167.96:433.68:421.67:414:19Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:215.91:337.77:414.59:020.87:424:18Waning Crescent30Wed
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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