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 6h 30m 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 - Dec 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:168.47:434:18Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:548.412:37-1.27:444:18Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:318.41:21-0.97:454:17Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:058.47:235.52:06-0.35:205.47:464:17First Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:368.49:184.92:530.55:454.47:484:17First Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:058.411:134.73:431.66:203.17:494:16First Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:338.44:382.96:571.67:504:16Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:255.212:018.45:414.17:360.17:514:16Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:026.212:318.56:505.38:16-1.27:524:16Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:097.31:038.57:586.28:57-2.37:534:16Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:018.11:408.59:006.79:39-2.97:544:16Full Moon11Mon
12Tue5:488.72:218.410:007.010:23-3.17:554:16Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:328.93:098.110:587.011:08-2.97:564:16Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:169.04:027.711:596.911:55-2.47:564:16Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:588.94:587.21:086.67:574:16Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:408.85:566.612:41-1.62:286.07:584:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:188.67:015.81:27-0.73:525.37:594:17Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:538.58:185.12:130.45:044.57:594:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:228.310:074.62:581.75:583.58:004:17Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:468.13:443.06:392.68:014:18Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:534.811:07 AM7.94:364.27:131.78:014:18Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:465.611:28 AM7.75:435.47:430.88:014:19Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:536.611:52 AM7.67:026.28:130.28:024:19Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:387.312:207.58:196.78:43-0.48:024:20Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:157.912:517.59:227.09:15-0.98:034:21Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:478.21:277.410:127.19:49-1.28:034:21New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:178.42:077.410:537.110:24-1.48:034:22New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:468.52:527.411:307.011:02-1.68:034:23New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:148.63:417.212:106.98:034:24New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:428.64:347.012:576.58:044:25Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:108.75:416.612:20-1.21:496.08:044:25Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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