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 6h 35m 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 - Nov 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:496.72:317.88:524.09:35-0.96:584:52Full Moon1Thu
2Fri4:487.42:598.09:394.810:13-1.96:594:50Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:447.93:308.010:265.510:55-2.67:014:49Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:398.34:048.011:166.011:40-2.97:034:47Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:358.44:437.812:126.47:044:46Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:338.45:287.412:29-2.71:206.57:064:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:328.36:256.81:22-2.12:476.47:074:43Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:308.27:396.02:17-1.34:565.87:094:41Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:228.29:135.33:16-0.36:344.97:104:40Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:068.14:180.87:243.87:124:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:448.05:231.98:002.87:144:37Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:165.11:147.96:263.08:291.77:154:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:465.81:377.77:273.98:540.87:174:35Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:526.51:567.68:234.79:180.17:184:33Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:467.22:137.49:145.49:44-0.57:204:32New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:327.72:347.310:035.910:11-1.07:214:31New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:148.02:587.210:516.310:41-1.27:234:30New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:538.23:247.111:406.511:14-1.27:244:29New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:318.33:536.912:336.67:264:28Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:098.24:206.71:366.67:274:27Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:498.212:29-0.87:294:26Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:288.11:10-0.57:304:25Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:058.11:530.07:324:24First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:388.02:380.57:334:23First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:078.010:024.73:251.36:374.17:344:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:348.011:514.74:172.26:553.07:364:21First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:008.05:143.27:221.77:374:21Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:475.312:278.16:174.27:540.37:394:20Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:136.312:558.27:205.18:31-1.07:404:19Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:147.21:268.38:195.89:10-2.17:414:19Full Moon30Fri
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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