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 01m at 2:38 am (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:12 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:357.51:185.28:093.17:241.75:518:26Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:097.62:575.68:521.88:242.55:498:28Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:427.74:176.29:330.59:203.35:478:29Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:167.85:226.910:13-0.610:144.05:468:30Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:507.86:197.510:54-1.611:064.65:448:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:267.87:127.811:36-2.111:595.05:428:33Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:047.68:048.012:19-2.35:418:35Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:447.38:558.112:555.41:03-2.15:398:36Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:286.99:478.01:575.51:49-1.75:388:37Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:146.410:397.83:095.52:37-1.05:368:39Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:065.911:307.74:335.23:27-0.25:358:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:085.36:044.84:190.75:348:42Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:167.510:24 AM4.87:174.15:141.65:328:43Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:557.412:074.58:073.46:132.45:318:44Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:267.22:164.78:422.77:143.25:308:46Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:507.13:435.29:101.98:133.95:288:47Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:107.04:435.89:351.19:064.55:278:48Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:337.05:316.410:010.49:545.05:268:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:007.06:116.810:28-0.310:385.35:258:51New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:297.06:487.210:57-0.911:195.65:248:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:017.07:237.511:30-1.45:238:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:357.08:007.712:015.812:06-1.75:218:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:116.98:397.812:455.912:45-1.85:208:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:516.79:207.91:355.91:27-1.85:198:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:376.410:017.92:335.82:12-1.55:188:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:346.010:417.93:395.53:00-1.05:188:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:465.511:207.94:504.83:50-0.25:179:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:134.911:577.95:563.94:430.85:169:01First Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:544.66:552.85:411.95:159:02First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:337.91:534.97:451.66:443.15:149:03Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:097.93:325.68:300.37:504.15:149:04Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 93% 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 (93% 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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