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 3h 41m 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 - Jun 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:497.57:388.011:37-2.65:139:06New Moon1Mon
2Tue4:337.48:198.112:046.212:21-2.85:129:07New Moon2Tue
3Wed5:237.29:018.212:596.11:07-2.75:129:07Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:216.89:438.22:025.91:55-2.25:119:08Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:266.310:238.23:145.42:45-1.45:119:09Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:405.611:028.24:314.63:35-0.45:109:10First Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:084.911:398.15:463.64:270.95:109:11First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:004.56:502.45:232.35:099:11First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:158.12:074.97:431.26:253.65:099:12Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:497.93:425.78:290.27:354.65:099:13Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:237.84:506.59:10-0.78:455.45:099:13Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:577.65:427.29:47-1.39:505.95:089:14Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:327.46:277.710:24-1.710:486.15:089:15Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:107.27:078.011:00-1.911:416.15:089:15Full Moon14Sun
15Mon3:507.07:458.111:37-1.85:089:16Full Moon15Mon
16Tue4:336.88:208.012:326.012:15-1.65:089:16Full Moon16Tue
17Wed5:196.68:538.01:245.912:53-1.35:089:16Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:066.29:237.92:195.61:32-0.85:089:17Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:565.89:507.83:165.22:11-0.25:089:17Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:515.410:147.74:134.72:500.55:099:17Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:544.910:397.65:054.13:271.45:099:17Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon10:084.411:057.65:533.34:052.35:099:18Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:444.311:337.56:362.54:453.45:099:18Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:204.67:151.65:354.35:109:18Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:037.44:025.47:530.66:465.25:109:18Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:347.44:556.28:32-0.38:015.85:119:18Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:087.55:346.99:11-1.29:066.25:119:18Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:477.66:097.49:52-2.010:026.35:129:18Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:327.66:437.810:35-2.510:536.35:129:17New Moon29Mon
30Tue3:257.77:178.011:20-2.811:456.15:139:17New Moon30Tue
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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