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 7h 13m 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 - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:226.48:197.62:300.12:333.76:297:53Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:486.38:567.23:24-0.23:324.76:317:51First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:226.44:21-0.24:475.36:327:49First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:476.75:230.06:255.66:347:47First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:527.06:290.38:165.56:357:45First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:427.27:360.59:245.26:367:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:505.94:217.28:360.610:014.86:387:40Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:055.94:527.29:250.710:284.36:397:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:096.15:167.110:040.910:513.86:417:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:036.25:337.110:391.211:163.26:427:34Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:516.35:477.111:111.611:432.66:437:32Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:376.46:017.111:432.06:457:30Full Moon12Sat
13Sun6:226.56:207.112:121.912:162.66:467:28Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:086.56:447.112:441.312:493.26:487:26Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:586.57:107.01:180.81:253.96:497:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:536.57:386.91:570.32:044.56:507:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:576.48:066.82:390.02:485.16:527:19Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:176.48:376.63:28-0.13:445.66:537:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:496.54:25-0.25:035.96:557:15Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:006.85:28-0.26:385.86:567:13Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:477.06:35-0.27:545.46:577:11Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:076.23:237.27:40-0.18:484.66:597:09Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:346.33:537.48:390.19:323.67:007:07Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:556.54:207.59:310.510:142.47:027:05Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:106.84:477.710:181.110:561.27:037:02New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:177.15:157.811:041.811:380.27:047:00New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:197.35:447.811:502.77:066:58New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:207.46:167.712:21-0.612:373.67:076:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:227.46:497.41:06-1.01:284.47:096:54Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:267.47:257.11:52-1.12:275.17:106:52Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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