Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 2:20 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:50 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jun 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:347.81:064.48:062.66:082.85:139:05First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:027.63:024.98:421.77:103.95:129:06Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:257.44:225.79:110.88:154.85:129:07Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:457.25:206.59:370.09:175.55:119:08Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:067.16:067.110:03-0.610:156.05:119:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:317.06:467.510:31-1.011:066.25:109:10Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:007.07:217.811:01-1.411:536.45:109:10Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:336.97:557.911:34-1.55:109:11Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:096.88:287.912:396.412:09-1.65:099:12Full Moon9Sat
10Sun4:486.79:007.91:266.412:47-1.65:099:12Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:296.59:327.92:186.21:26-1.45:099:13Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:146.210:038.03:156.02:07-1.15:099:14Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:125.710:328.04:125.52:47-0.65:089:14Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:255.211:007.95:044.83:290.25:089:15Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:514.711:277.95:503.94:131.25:089:15Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat11:314.411:557.96:342.75:002.45:089:16Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:354.67:171.35:573.75:089:16Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:247.93:325.58:000.07:044.85:089:17Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:548.04:466.58:44-1.38:165.75:089:17Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:288.05:407.39:28-2.39:246.35:099:17Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:088.16:267.910:14-3.010:256.55:099:17New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:558.07:098.211:00-3.311:246.55:099:18New Moon22Fri
23Sat3:507.87:518.411:47-3.35:099:18New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:497.58:318.412:246.312:35-2.95:109:18Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:507.09:108.31:305.91:22-2.25:109:18Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:526.49:468.22:415.32:09-1.25:109:18Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:585.610:208.13:564.62:55-0.15:119:18Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:144.910:507.95:063.73:401.25:119:18First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:554.411:167.76:062.84:262.55:129:18First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:204.56:571.95:173.85:129:17First Quarter30Sat
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 6:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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