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 4h 06m 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 - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:226.46:267.211:421.26:297:53Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:086.46:427.112:162.712:161.86:307:51Full Moon2Thu
3Fri6:536.47:017.112:492.212:512.46:327:49Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:406.37:257.01:251.71:283.16:337:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:306.27:536.92:021.32:063.86:357:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:286.08:236.72:431.02:474.46:367:43Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:385.98:566.63:270.83:345.06:377:41Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:166.04:170.74:365.56:397:39Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:526.25:130.66:025.76:407:37Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:496.56:160.47:275.76:427:35Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:266.87:180.28:245.36:437:33Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:426.33:557.08:160.19:084.76:447:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:566.44:207.29:070.09:473.96:467:28Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:076.74:467.49:540.110:272.86:477:26New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:146.95:127.610:380.511:091.76:497:24New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:187.15:417.711:221.211:530.76:507:22New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:207.26:127.812:072.06:517:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:237.36:467.812:39-0.212:542.96:537:18Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:287.27:237.71:28-0.71:443.86:547:16Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:397.18:037.42:19-1.02:414.66:567:14Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:587.08:487.03:14-0.93:505.16:577:11First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:207.04:13-0.55:185.46:587:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:337.15:170.07:085.37:007:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:317.36:270.48:364.87:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:155.73:177.37:360.99:264.27:037:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:475.73:547.38:361.210:003.67:047:01Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:065.84:247.29:251.610:263.07:066:59Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:076.14:467.110:062.010:502.47:076:57Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:586.35:027.010:432.511:151.87:086:55Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:436.65:167.011:183.011:431.27:106:52Full Moon30Thu
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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