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 4h 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 - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:086.25:067.29:080.110:145.36:297:54Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:136.35:257.29:49-0.110:364.86:307:52Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:146.55:417.310:26-0.111:034.16:317:50Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:126.65:577.411:020.211:353.36:337:48Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:096.76:167.511:370.66:347:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:066.76:397.612:122.312:141.46:367:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:066.77:047.612:521.212:522.36:377:42Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:106.67:317.61:350.31:343.36:387:39Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:216.58:017.52:23-0.42:194.36:407:37Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:476.48:357.33:15-0.83:115.26:417:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:296.64:12-1.04:215.96:437:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:576.95:16-0.96:026.26:447:31Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:587.26:26-0.77:575.96:457:29Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:437.47:36-0.59:115.46:477:27Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:056.34:197.58:39-0.39:544.66:487:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:316.34:507.59:320.110:303.86:507:23Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:456.45:167.510:170.511:033.06:517:20New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:496.55:377.410:571.211:362.16:527:18New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:466.65:557.311:362.06:547:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:406.76:137.212:101.412:142.86:557:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:336.76:327.112:440.812:553.66:577:12Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:276.76:556.91:190.31:394.46:587:10Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:266.77:206.71:570.12:295.16:597:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:376.77:486.42:380.13:315.67:017:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:026.73:230.24:575.97:027:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:226.84:150.57:047:01First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:226.95:160.77:056:59First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:037.16:230.99:225.37:076:57First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:327.17:270.99:304.97:086:55Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:585.63:527.28:211.09:434.27:096:53Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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