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 1h 26m 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 - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:447.14:076.39:592.29:542.75:486:42New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:007.14:546.610:261.410:283.25:466:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:207.25:416.810:560.611:043.85:436:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:457.26:297.011:29-0.111:414.35:416:47New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:127.28:217.11:06-0.66:397:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:417.29:187.11:224.91:49-1.06:377:50Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:117.110:227.12:085.42:36-1.16:357:51Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:456.911:347.13:045.73:28-1.06:337:53First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:286.64:155.94:26-0.76:317:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:437.19:39 AM6.25:465.85:30-0.36:297:56First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:387.211:12 AM5.87:185.26:370.26:277:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:227.412:515.68:224.37:410.76:257:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:577.52:305.79:093.28:401.46:238:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:287.63:556.19:492.09:332.16:218:02Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:567.65:046.610:270.810:222.96:198:03Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:247.76:047.111:05-0.211:103.66:178:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:527.66:597.411:43-0.911:584.36:158:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:217.57:527.612:22-1.36:148:07Full Moon18Sat
19Sun5:537.38:457.712:484.91:02-1.46:128:09Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:267.09:397.61:435.31:44-1.26:108:10Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:036.710:377.52:455.52:29-0.86:088:12Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:436.311:377.33:585.63:17-0.36:068:13Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:315.85:285.54:090.46:048:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:337.29:32 AM5.47:065.15:061.06:028:16Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:217.110:50 AM5.08:094.66:061.66:018:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:587.012:234.88:463.97:072.25:598:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:247.02:074.99:123.28:032.75:578:21Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:427.03:325.39:342.48:523.25:558:22Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:007.04:345.89:571.59:363.85:548:24Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:217.15:246.410:220.610:184.35:528:25Waning Crescent30Thu
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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