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 7h 21m 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 - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:238.34:257.012:246.47:434:18Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:588.45:076.712:05-1.31:196.27:444:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:348.46:026.312:46-1.02:205.97:454:17Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:118.47:125.71:30-0.53:265.37:464:17Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:478.48:375.22:160.24:304.47:484:17Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:228.410:174.83:051.25:263.37:494:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:578.43:592.46:162.17:504:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:195.011:33 AM8.45:013.67:030.87:514:16Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:105.812:098.46:104.77:47-0.47:524:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:246.712:488.47:215.58:30-1.47:534:16Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:207.61:298.48:276.09:12-2.17:544:16New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:088.22:138.29:276.39:55-2.47:554:16New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:528.63:018.010:236.410:37-2.47:564:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:348.83:507.711:206.311:20-2.17:564:16New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:148.94:417.312:206.07:574:16Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:548.85:346.712:03-1.51:255.77:584:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:318.76:306.112:47-0.72:335.27:594:17Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:068.57:325.51:300.23:424.67:594:17Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:388.38:474.92:131.34:443.98:004:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:068.110:384.62:572.45:393.18:014:18First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:337.93:433.56:252.38:014:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:185.011:00 AM7.84:394.67:041.68:024:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:545.811:30 AM7.75:525.57:400.98:024:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:516.612:037.67:106.18:130.28:024:20Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:317.212:407.58:176.58:46-0.38:034:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:047.61:197.59:106.69:19-0.88:034:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:338.02:017.59:546.79:54-1.28:034:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:008.22:467.510:336.610:30-1.48:034:23Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:278.43:337.411:146.411:08-1.58:034:24Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:558.54:247.211:596.111:47-1.38:044:25Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:238.65:236.912:495.68:044:25Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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