Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 2:20 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 7:07 am (5.7 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 - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:488.75:506.712:363.97:415:09Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:158.66:546.212:200.41:283.17:395:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:418.48:055.81:011.62:202.47:385:12Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:078.29:365.51:422.83:111.87:365:14Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:348.011:415.62:264.04:041.37:355:16Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:027.73:165.14:581.07:345:17Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:376.29:35 AM7.44:286.05:550.77:325:19Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:516.910:14 AM7.16:146.56:520.57:305:21Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:387.311:06 AM6.98:046.67:450.37:295:22Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:137.612:086.89:106.48:300.17:275:24Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:427.81:106.89:426.29:10-0.17:265:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:067.82:086.910:065.99:45-0.17:245:27New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:257.83:026.910:325.510:18-0.17:225:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:417.93:546.911:014.910:500.17:215:30New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:578.04:456.811:334.211:230.67:195:32New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:158.05:396.612:103.47:175:34Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:378.16:366.412:492.57:155:35Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:018.17:396.112:312.11:321.67:145:37Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:278.08:535.91:073.12:190.97:125:38Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:558.010:315.91:464.23:110.27:105:40First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:257.82:295.24:09-0.27:085:42First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:426.29:02 AM7.73:296.05:13-0.67:065:43First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:116.89:54 AM7.55:086.66:20-0.87:045:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:007.311:09 AM7.36:566.67:24-0.97:035:47Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:377.712:327.18:146.18:21-1.07:015:48Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:097.91:527.19:095.49:10-0.86:595:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:388.13:047.09:554.69:55-0.46:575:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:058.14:097.010:383.710:370.36:555:53Full Moon28Thu
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 10:43 am — 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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