Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 7:24 pm (6.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 4:07 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Nov 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:157.74:220.67:585:51First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:537.75:231.09:294.88:005:50First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:197.66:261.59:244.28:025:48First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:414.92:397.67:241.99:263.48:035:47Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:125.21:567.77:172.48:422.37:054:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:325.72:167.78:043.09:061.17:064:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:406.42:387.88:493.79:36-0.27:084:42Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:397.13:017.99:344.510:11-1.47:094:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:357.73:278.010:195.310:49-2.37:114:39Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:308.23:558.011:076.011:32-2.87:124:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:278.44:257.812:016.57:144:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:268.54:577.512:19-2.81:056.87:164:35Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:278.55:357.11:10-2.42:286.87:174:34Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:288.42:05-1.77:194:33Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:228.38:325.63:04-0.86:575.57:204:32Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:098.34:070.27:334.47:224:30Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:488.25:121.38:053.37:234:29Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:385.01:198.16:162.38:322.27:254:28Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:215.51:458.07:163.48:571.17:264:27Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:366.22:057.88:114.39:210.27:284:26Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:366.92:227.79:035.19:46-0.57:294:25New Moon21Tue
22Wed5:277.62:397.59:535.810:13-1.07:314:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:128.02:597.410:436.310:42-1.37:324:23New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:548.33:207.211:366.611:15-1.47:334:23New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:358.43:407.012:356.77:354:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:168.47:364:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:588.312:28-1.07:384:20Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:418.31:10-0.67:394:20Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:218.21:54-0.17:404:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:568.12:400.57:424:19First Quarter30Thu
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 5:45 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 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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