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 6h 17m 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 - Nov 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:547.74:306.911:545.711:48-0.96:584:52Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:347.85:006.712:405.97:004:50Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:187.85:296.512:26-0.91:346.07:014:48Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:057.85:576.21:09-0.72:406.07:034:47Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:537.86:535.91:55-0.44:005.87:054:45Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat10:397.88:305.42:460.15:185.27:064:44Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:217.810:095.13:420.76:104.47:084:42Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:587.811:525.14:421.46:513.37:094:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:327.95:462.37:302.07:114:40Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:345.61:058.06:493.18:090.67:124:38Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:586.31:398.17:493.98:48-0.67:144:37Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:037.12:148.28:454.69:29-1.67:164:36New Moon12Fri
13Sat4:597.82:518.29:395.210:10-2.37:174:34New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:518.33:318.110:325.610:53-2.57:194:33New Moon14Sun
15Mon6:418.54:147.811:285.911:38-2.47:204:32Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:318.64:597.412:296.07:224:31Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:218.65:496.912:24-1.91:405.97:234:30Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:118.56:436.21:12-1.23:055.67:254:28Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:008.37:485.62:01-0.34:415.07:264:27First Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:458.19:085.02:520.75:584.37:284:26First Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:257.911:024.73:461.86:503.57:294:25First Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:587.84:452.87:282.77:314:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:164.912:247.65:483.87:581.97:324:24Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:425.612:467.56:524.68:241.17:334:23Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:436.31:097.47:525.28:490.47:354:22Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:296.91:367.48:455.79:16-0.27:364:21Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:097.42:057.49:326.09:44-0.67:384:21Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:447.82:387.410:146.210:15-1.07:394:20Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:168.03:127.310:556.410:49-1.37:404:19Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:498.23:477.211:376.411:25-1.47:424:19Full Moon30Tue
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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