Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (3.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 10:14 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:436.97:077.911:20-1.55:468:49New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:406.87:357.812:065.412:00-1.15:478:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:336.57:587.712:494.912:38-0.55:498:46Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:266.28:187.61:334.31:140.25:508:45Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:205.88:367.52:173.61:511.15:518:43Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:195.48:557.43:012.92:272.25:538:42Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:285.19:187.23:452.33:033.25:548:40First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:045.09:437.14:301.73:404.35:558:38First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:515.35:181.24:255.25:578:37First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:436.06:080.75:515.95:588:35First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:296.67:030.37:446.36:008:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:007.07:57-0.19:036.46:018:32Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:166.75:277.38:48-0.69:466.36:028:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:196.85:507.49:35-1.010:186.16:048:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:247.06:117.510:18-1.410:525.66:058:26Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:277.16:327.610:59-1.511:304.96:078:24Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:297.16:537.711:39-1.26:088:23Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:317.07:167.812:134.012:19-0.66:098:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:356.77:417.91:003.012:590.36:118:19Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:436.48:087.91:501.91:411.56:128:17Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:576.08:377.92:420.92:242.86:148:15Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:265.89:097.73:360.13:114.16:158:13Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:206.04:33-0.54:095.26:168:11Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:076.55:35-0.85:336.06:188:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:207.06:40-0.87:276.36:198:07Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:117.47:47-0.89:146.16:218:05Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:396.64:517.68:48-0.810:105.66:228:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:576.55:257.69:40-0.710:455.16:238:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:076.45:547.610:25-0.411:154.66:257:59New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:086.56:187.511:030.011:454.06:267:57New Moon30Wed
31Thu5:026.46:377.411:390.56:287:55New Moon31Thu
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 1:36 am — 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 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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