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 23m at 2:38 am (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:12 am (6.2 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 - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:207.56:320.37:405:10First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:326.711:07 AM7.56:206.57:24-0.37:395:12Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:587.212:047.57:396.68:12-0.97:375:13Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:237.61:087.68:366.38:58-1.37:365:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:487.92:147.79:255.99:42-1.57:345:17Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:148.23:187.710:115.210:26-1.37:335:18Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:418.44:217.510:594.411:09-0.87:315:20Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:098.55:247.211:503.411:520.07:305:21Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:398.66:296.812:422.57:285:23Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:108.67:396.412:351.11:361.77:265:25Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:448.69:006.01:212.32:331.07:255:26Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:198.310:435.92:093.53:310.57:235:28Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:588.03:044.74:330.37:215:30Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:326.39:41 AM7.64:155.65:380.17:205:31Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:576.810:33 AM7.25:516.16:440.17:185:33Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:577.311:36 AM6.97:376.17:430.17:165:34Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:417.612:456.78:555.88:330.17:155:36Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:187.81:526.69:395.49:150.27:135:38Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:487.82:496.610:105.09:510.47:115:39New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:147.83:406.610:394.510:250.77:095:41New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:347.74:266.611:094.010:571.17:075:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:507.75:116.511:403.411:301.67:055:44New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:067.75:576.412:142.97:045:46Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:257.76:456.312:032.212:492.37:025:47Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:497.67:376.112:362.91:271.87:005:49Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:167.58:375.91:103.72:081.46:585:50Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:457.49:535.81:454.42:531.06:565:52First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:157.211:505.92:235.13:430.86:545:54First Quarter28Sun
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 4:25 am — 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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