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 2h 47m 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 - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:526.36:527.312:173.312:131.26:297:53New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:426.27:067.212:512.612:471.96:307:51Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:336.17:247.11:252.01:232.86:327:49Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:286.07:467.02:021.42:003.76:337:47Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:315.98:106.82:401.02:414.56:357:45Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:555.98:356.63:210.73:285.26:367:43First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:596.14:080.54:365.86:377:41First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:366.55:020.56:296.26:397:39First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:286.86:050.46:407:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:017.07:110.29:126.06:427:35Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:006.24:267.28:11-0.19:295.66:437:33Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:196.34:477.39:03-0.39:564.96:447:31Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:326.55:067.49:49-0.410:294.06:467:28Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:416.85:257.510:31-0.111:062.96:477:26Full Moon14Thu
15Fri4:476.95:477.611:120.511:461.76:497:24Full Moon15Fri
16Sat5:527.06:117.811:531.46:507:22Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:577.16:387.812:300.512:362.56:517:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:047.07:077.81:16-0.51:213.76:537:18Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:177.07:387.62:04-1.12:124.76:547:16Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:417.08:147.32:56-1.33:125.56:567:14Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:137.13:53-1.24:356.16:577:12Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:357.34:56-0.86:466.16:587:09Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:377.46:06-0.38:555.67:007:07Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:257.57:190.19:425.07:017:05Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:565.74:027.68:240.410:124.47:037:03Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:275.84:337.59:170.810:353.77:047:01Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:406.04:567.410:011.310:563.07:056:59Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:396.25:137.210:381.811:192.37:076:57New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:306.45:257.111:132.511:451.57:086:55New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:186.65:377.111:483.27:106:53New Moon30Sat
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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