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 2h 28m 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 - May 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:357.76:497.411:34-1.511:424.65:508:26New Moon1Mon
2Tue5:027.87:497.812:15-2.45:498:28New Moon2Tue
3Wed5:327.78:508.012:325.41:00-2.85:478:29Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:057.59:548.01:286.01:49-2.85:458:31Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:427.211:008.02:366.32:42-2.45:448:32Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:266.74:056.43:39-1.75:428:34First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:048.04:40-0.85:418:35First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:007.910:10 AM5.38:205.15:450.15:398:36First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:477.912:044.89:004.26:501.05:388:38First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:267.82:084.89:323.27:521.95:368:39Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:567.73:415.29:582.28:482.85:358:41Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:207.54:515.810:201.29:383.75:348:42Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:377.45:486.410:410.410:244.45:328:43Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:517.26:387.011:05-0.411:095.15:318:45Full Moon14Sun
15Mon4:077.17:237.411:31-0.911:565.65:308:46Full Moon15Mon
16Tue4:277.08:057.612:00-1.35:288:47Full Moon16Tue
17Wed4:506.88:477.812:466.012:32-1.45:278:49Full Moon17Wed
18Thu5:146.69:297.81:426.21:08-1.45:268:50Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:316.410:157.72:516.31:47-1.25:258:51Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:017.72:30-0.95:248:52Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:467.63:16-0.55:228:54Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:05-0.15:218:55Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:237.64:570.55:208:56Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:537.610:57 AM4.68:224.45:511.25:198:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:197.612:414.58:233.46:482.05:198:58Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:437.62:284.98:462.17:452.95:188:59Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:077.74:015.69:160.68:413.95:179:01Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:327.85:116.59:50-0.89:364.85:169:02Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:597.96:117.310:28-2.110:295.55:159:03New Moon29Mon
30Tue3:298.07:057.911:09-3.011:236.15:149:04New Moon30Tue
31Wed4:037.97:578.311:54-3.55:149:05New Moon31Wed
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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