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 5h 15m 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 - Oct 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:256.75:357.011:543.57:116:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:066.95:586.912:120.712:304.07:136:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:487.06:256.812:440.31:094.57:146:46Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:347.06:556.71:190.11:515.07:166:44Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:256.97:256.51:57-0.12:395.37:176:42Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:246.97:566.32:400.03:375.67:196:40Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:326.98:356.03:290.14:535.87:206:38Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:386.94:240.36:235.67:216:36Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:307.15:260.57:315.27:236:34Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:097.26:300.78:144.47:246:32Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:415.62:417.37:331.08:513.47:266:30Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:075.93:117.58:301.49:292.27:276:28Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:276.33:407.79:221.910:080.97:296:26Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:376.94:117.810:112.610:48-0.37:306:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:407.44:437.910:593.311:30-1.27:326:22New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:397.75:187.911:474.07:336:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:367.95:557.812:14-1.812:384.77:356:18Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:358.06:357.51:00-2.01:355.27:366:16Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:368.07:207.01:49-1.82:415.57:386:14Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:407.98:116.52:40-1.24:035.67:406:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:457.89:125.93:35-0.55:495.37:416:11First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:447.74:350.37:294.87:436:09First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:357.65:391.28:284.07:446:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:135.12:167.56:451.99:073.37:466:05Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:055.22:497.47:492.69:362.67:476:03Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:275.63:137.38:453.29:591.97:496:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:286.13:307.29:323.710:211.27:506:00Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:186.63:467.110:154.210:460.57:525:58Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:017.04:067.110:544.711:120.07:545:56Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:407.34:317.111:335.111:41-0.47:555:55Full Moon30Sat
31Sun6:177.54:007.011:125.411:13-0.76:574:53Full Moon31Sun
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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