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 10m at 5:50 pm (5.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:18 pm (7.2 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 - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:515.99:237.82:543.72:260.65:478:49Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:055.39:487.63:522.93:091.95:488:47First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:414.910:137.44:482.13:543.25:498:46First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:565.15:411.44:484.45:518:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:515.86:320.86:035.45:528:43First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:046.57:230.47:456.05:538:41Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:527.18:120.09:266.25:558:40Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:246.55:297.48:58-0.310:296.25:568:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:176.56:017.69:41-0.511:006.15:578:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:156.56:297.610:20-0.711:235.95:598:35Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:106.66:537.610:58-0.911:475.66:008:33Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:016.77:147.611:33-0.96:028:31Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:526.77:337.612:175.312:08-0.86:038:29Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:426.57:527.712:514.712:42-0.46:048:28Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:366.38:147.71:314.01:170.26:068:26Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:356.08:387.72:133.21:531.16:078:24Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:415.69:037.62:592.32:312.26:088:22Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:005.49:307.53:471.33:113.46:108:20Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:445.49:587.44:400.43:574.66:118:19Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:585.95:36-0.35:015.66:138:17Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:276.66:37-0.96:376.36:148:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:207.27:40-1.38:136.46:158:13Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:217.25:007.68:40-1.69:246.26:178:11Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:367.15:357.79:36-1.810:175.76:188:09Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:507.16:077.810:26-1.711:035.06:208:07New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:597.16:367.811:12-1.311:484.36:218:05New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:036.97:027.711:55-0.76:228:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:036.77:277.712:343.512:360.26:248:01Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:036.47:497.51:192.81:171.26:257:59Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:066.18:117.42:052.01:582.36:277:57Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:175.98:347.12:511.42:433.56:287:55Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 8:34 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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