Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 11m at 1:44 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:227.52:076.49:475.09:210.76:515:56Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:437.53:026.510:104.59:540.96:505:57New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:597.53:516.510:353.910:251.26:485:59New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:127.54:396.611:033.310:571.76:466:00New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:287.55:276.611:342.611:282.26:446:02New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:477.66:166.512:071.86:426:03Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:117.67:096.512:012.912:431.26:396:05Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:377.58:086.412:363.61:230.66:376:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:047.49:196.31:134.42:090.26:356:08Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:337.310:526.31:555.13:00-0.16:336:10First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:057.22:475.73:58-0.36:316:11First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:356.58:50 AM7.04:056.15:04-0.46:296:13First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:436.910:03 AM6.85:476.26:11-0.46:276:14Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:277.211:31 AM6.67:125.87:14-0.46:256:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:017.412:586.68:125.08:10-0.26:236:17Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:317.62:196.78:594.09:000.26:216:19Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:597.83:326.99:432.99:460.86:196:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:257.94:377.110:261.810:311.56:176:22Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:528.05:397.111:080.811:152.46:156:23Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:198.06:397.211:510.16:136:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:487.87:407.112:013.412:35-0.36:116:26Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:197.68:477.012:494.21:21-0.56:086:28Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:527.310:026.91:444.92:09-0.36:066:29Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:286.911:246.92:485.43:010.06:046:31Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:106.44:105.73:590.56:026:32Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:387.09:04 AM6.06:005.75:030.96:006:34Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:367.010:16 AM5.77:375.36:101.25:586:35Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:197.111:40 AM5.58:244.97:111.55:566:37Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:527.11:055.68:524.38:021.75:546:38Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:157.12:185.89:143.78:431.95:526:39Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:317.03:166.09:353.09:202.35:506:41Waning Crescent31Tue
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 5:35 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 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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