Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:38 am (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 9:03 pm (7.9 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 - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:236.86:317.710:49-1.011:315.05:468:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:176.77:007.711:27-0.75:478:48Full Moon2Mon
3Tue5:076.67:257.612:114.612:04-0.35:498:46Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:556.37:467.512:514.112:400.25:508:45Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:446.18:067.51:323.61:160.95:518:43Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:355.88:277.42:153.11:521.75:538:41Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:315.58:527.32:582.62:292.65:548:40Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:345.29:217.23:432.13:063.45:568:38Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:565.19:527.04:301.63:454.35:578:37Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:165.25:201.24:345.05:588:35Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:075.76:140.85:525.66:008:33Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:596.27:090.47:235.96:018:31Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:336.68:03-0.18:325.96:028:30Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:536.84:596.98:52-0.69:225.76:048:28Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:556.95:247.29:38-1.010:055.26:058:26Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:587.15:487.410:22-1.210:474.66:078:24New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:007.16:137.611:04-1.111:323.76:088:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed5:027.16:407.811:46-0.76:098:21New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:047.07:097.912:182.812:280.16:118:19Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:076.77:408.01:081.91:121.06:128:17Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:156.48:147.92:001.11:582.16:148:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:306.18:507.82:550.42:483.26:158:13First Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:016.09:317.53:530.03:444.36:168:11First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:436.14:54-0.24:555.16:188:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:116.55:59-0.36:255.56:198:07First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:166.97:06-0.28:035.56:218:05Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:186.64:057.28:10-0.29:195.26:228:03Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:316.44:457.49:06-0.110:084.86:238:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:416.35:187.49:520.110:434.36:257:59Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:426.45:467.310:320.411:143.86:267:57Full Moon30Mon
31Tue4:356.46:087.311:080.811:443.26:287:55Full Moon31Tue
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 11:50 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 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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