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 5h 50m 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 - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:118.33:067.211:036.410:45-1.17:405:10New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:338.33:587.211:346.011:21-1.07:385:12New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:548.34:517.012:125.47:375:13New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:168.45:476.612:554.77:355:15Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:398.46:496.212:340.11:423.87:345:17Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:048.48:015.71:111.12:312.77:325:18Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:298.39:295.41:492.33:221.77:315:20First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:578.211:375.52:293.74:170.77:295:21First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:258.13:145.05:15-0.17:285:23First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:566.39:59 AM7.94:226.26:16-0.87:265:25First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:117.210:42 AM7.86:096.97:16-1.37:245:26Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:557.811:45 AM7.67:507.08:13-1.57:235:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:328.21:007.49:036.79:05-1.67:215:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:068.42:137.39:556.39:52-1.57:195:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:378.43:197.210:405.710:36-1.27:185:33Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:068.44:197.011:245.011:17-0.67:165:35Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:328.35:166.812:084.37:145:36Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:558.26:136.412:533.57:125:38Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:168.07:146.012:341.31:372.87:105:39Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:367.98:235.71:132.42:212.17:095:41Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:577.79:585.61:523.53:061.67:075:43Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:207.42:354.63:531.27:055:44Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:165.98:45 AM7.13:295.64:440.97:035:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:066.59:14 AM6.95:036.35:410.77:015:47Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:047.09:51 AM6.77:296.66:400.56:595:49Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:437.47:350.36:575:51Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:137.612:066.59:396.38:240.06:555:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:387.71:146.69:476.19:06-0.36:535:54Waning Crescent28Tue
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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