Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 5:50 pm (5.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 18m at 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 - Jan 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:468.31:347.410:167.09:52-1.18:034:27New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:178.52:147.410:587.010:26-1.38:034:28New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:478.52:577.311:357.011:02-1.48:034:29New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:168.63:417.212:146.98:034:30New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:448.64:287.012:566.68:034:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:118.65:206.712:18-1.21:456.28:024:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:388.66:226.212:57-0.72:365.68:024:33Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:058.67:365.61:360.03:294.78:024:34Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:328.59:055.02:151.04:203.58:014:36First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:598.510:584.92:562.35:112.38:014:37First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:278.43:423.76:010.98:004:38First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:315.410:56 AM8.44:405.16:51-0.38:004:40Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:116.511:29 AM8.36:026.27:39-1.37:594:41Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:087.512:088.37:296.98:28-2.17:584:42Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:528.212:578.28:437.29:15-2.57:584:44Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:328.71:558.19:467.110:02-2.67:574:45Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:098.92:587.910:436.810:48-2.47:564:47Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:458.93:597.611:386.411:33-1.97:554:48Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:208.84:597.112:365.97:544:50Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:528.75:596.512:17-1.11:365.27:544:51Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:228.67:025.91:00-0.22:354.47:534:53Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:488.48:155.31:411.03:323.67:524:54Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:128.29:584.92:212.34:262.87:514:56Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:348.03:033.65:162.07:494:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:395.29:58 AM7.73:504.96:041.37:484:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:396.110:24 AM7.55:035.96:500.77:475:00Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:416.910:55 AM7.36:496.67:330.37:465:02Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:207.511:33 AM7.28:306.98:14-0.27:455:04Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:537.912:227.19:396.98:54-0.57:445:05Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:228.11:187.110:136.89:32-0.87:425:07Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:488.22:137.210:366.610:09-1.07:415:08New Moon31Tue
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 4:19 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 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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