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 3h 22m 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 - Aug 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:577.08:100.09:096.35:468:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:246.75:317.38:57-0.310:066.25:478:48Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:186.66:007.49:40-0.610:406.15:488:47Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:156.76:247.510:19-0.811:075.95:508:45Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:106.86:467.510:55-1.011:375.55:518:43Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:046.87:047.611:30-1.05:528:42Full Moon6Mon
7Tue4:566.77:237.712:105.012:05-0.85:548:40Full Moon7Tue
8Wed5:516.57:447.812:484.412:40-0.35:558:39Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:496.38:077.81:303.51:170.55:568:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:515.98:327.82:162.61:541.55:588:35Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:025.69:007.83:041.62:332.65:598:34Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:275.49:297.73:560.73:163.86:018:32Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:245.54:51-0.14:054.96:028:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:256.15:51-0.65:175.86:038:28Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:396.76:54-1.16:576.36:058:27Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:277.27:57-1.38:296.36:068:25Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:467.15:057.58:56-1.59:375.96:088:23Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:007.05:387.79:49-1.510:295.36:098:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:127.06:087.710:36-1.311:144.76:108:19New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:186.96:367.711:18-0.811:573.96:128:17New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:186.77:007.711:59-0.26:138:16New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:166.57:227.612:413.212:380.76:158:14Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:146.27:427.51:242.51:171.76:168:12Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:156.08:047.32:071.81:582.76:178:10Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:235.88:277.12:501.32:413.86:198:08Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:525.78:546.93:350.93:304.76:208:06First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:475.94:230.74:355.46:228:04First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:256.35:170.76:115.96:238:02First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:286.76:170.68:116.06:248:00First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:106.97:200.59:255.96:267:58Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:427.18:180.39:545.66:277:56Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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