Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 2:57 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:278.510:055.51:532.93:321.17:405:10First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:568.42:344.34:300.27:395:11First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:265.89:30 AM8.23:235.55:31-0.47:385:13First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:216.610:09 AM8.04:446.56:33-0.97:365:14Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:217.411:02 AM7.76:366.97:33-1.27:355:16Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:027.912:107.58:126.98:27-1.37:335:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:378.21:237.39:196.59:16-1.37:325:19Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:098.32:327.210:076.010:00-1.17:305:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:398.43:357.110:505.410:40-0.77:285:23Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:058.34:316.911:324.711:180.07:275:24Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:288.35:266.612:134.07:255:26Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:488.26:216.212:553.37:245:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:078.07:195.912:321.81:362.67:225:29Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:277.98:265.71:092.82:192.07:205:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:497.710:005.61:463.83:031.57:195:32Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:147.52:254.83:501.27:175:34Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:275.88:42 AM7.33:115.74:431.07:155:36Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:236.49:14 AM7.04:366.35:410.87:135:37Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:146.99:57 AM6.96:426.76:400.57:115:39Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:467.310:58 AM6.88:216.67:350.27:105:40Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:117.512:086.88:586.48:22-0.27:085:42Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:327.71:166.99:216.19:04-0.57:065:44Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:517.82:197.09:485.69:42-0.57:045:45New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:077.93:207.110:204.810:19-0.37:025:47New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:258.04:207.110:563.910:570.27:005:48New Moon25Sun
26Mon5:458.15:217.011:372.811:351.06:585:50New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:088.26:236.812:201.76:565:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:348.27:316.612:142.11:070.76:545:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 6:35 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 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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