Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:27 am (5.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 45m at 9:27 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:078.12:006.910:116.19:44-0.27:415:09New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:348.12:526.910:395.810:18-0.17:405:10New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:568.03:416.911:095.410:500.17:385:12New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:158.04:286.711:414.911:220.47:375:14New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:308.05:166.512:164.37:355:15New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:488.06:066.312:523.77:345:17Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:098.16:596.012:251.61:313.07:325:19Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:338.08:005.712:562.42:122.37:315:20Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:597.99:135.51:293.32:561.77:295:22First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:277.810:585.52:024.23:461.07:285:23First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:567.72:385.14:410.47:265:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:317.75:41-0.17:245:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:476.710:19 AM7.65:176.56:43-0.77:235:28Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:247.211:26 AM7.66:586.67:41-1.17:215:30Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:557.612:417.58:106.38:34-1.47:195:32Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:247.91:567.69:065.79:22-1.47:185:33Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:528.13:077.59:564.910:08-1.17:165:35Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:208.34:137.410:443.910:52-0.47:145:36Full Moon18Tue
19Wed5:488.45:177.211:333.011:350.57:125:38Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:168.56:216.912:232.17:105:40Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:448.47:296.512:191.61:141.37:095:41Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:148.38:456.31:032.82:050.87:075:43Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:468.010:196.21:513.92:580.57:055:45Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:207.62:454.93:540.47:035:46Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:036.48:57 AM7.23:555.74:540.57:015:48Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:316.89:43 AM6.85:316.16:000.66:595:49Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:337.110:41 AM6.57:306.17:030.66:575:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:197.411:52 AM6.38:455.87:590.66:555:52Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:547.51:046.39:225.48:430.76:535:54Waning Crescent29Sat
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 12:27 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 87% 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 (87% 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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