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 5h 56m 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 - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:456.78:108.21:173.41:17-0.45:468:49Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:536.28:418.22:152.52:020.95:488:47Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:105.79:148.03:131.62:492.25:498:46First Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:435.49:497.84:130.93:403.55:508:44First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:375.65:130.34:404.65:528:43First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:196.16:140.05:595.45:538:41First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:326.77:16-0.27:365.85:548:39Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:006.94:257.18:15-0.49:075.85:568:38Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:576.65:067.49:07-0.410:085.75:578:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:586.55:417.59:51-0.410:465.45:598:34Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:556.56:117.510:29-0.311:165.06:008:33Full Moon11Tue
12Wed3:486.56:357.411:04-0.211:464.66:018:31Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:366.56:547.411:370.16:038:29Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:236.47:107.312:184.112:100.56:048:28Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:106.27:267.312:523.612:421.06:068:26Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:596.17:467.31:283.01:141.76:078:24Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:515.88:117.32:062.41:472.46:088:22Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:485.68:377.22:461.82:213.26:108:20Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:555.59:067.13:291.32:574.06:118:18Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:235.49:377.04:160.83:384.86:138:16Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:355.75:100.44:365.56:148:15Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:036.26:10-0.16:086.06:158:13Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:506.77:12-0.57:396.06:178:11Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:076.94:237.08:12-0.98:455.76:188:09Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:207.04:537.39:07-1.29:385.16:208:07Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:337.15:207.59:56-1.210:264.36:218:05New Moon26Wed
27Thu3:447.25:477.610:43-1.011:133.36:228:03New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:527.26:157.811:27-0.46:248:01New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:577.16:437.912:002.312:110.56:257:59Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:026.97:137.912:491.312:561.66:277:57Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:096.77:457.81:390.61:432.76:287:55Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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