Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 1:07 pm (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:478.37:556.712:332.31:220.56:525:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:238.19:136.41:203.32:160.16:505:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:027.910:486.42:124.23:14-0.16:485:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:477.63:155.04:17-0.16:466:00Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:236.69:40 AM7.24:365.65:240.06:446:01Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:387.010:45 AM6.86:165.76:330.26:426:03Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:347.312:036.57:505.47:360.36:406:04Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:177.51:236.48:514.98:290.56:386:06Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:537.72:346.49:324.39:130.86:366:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:247.73:336.510:043.79:521.26:346:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri4:497.64:236.610:353.110:281.66:326:10New Moon11Fri
12Sat5:097.55:096.611:062.511:042.26:306:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:277.45:536.611:382.011:402.76:286:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:467.46:386.612:131.56:266:15Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:097.37:256.512:183.312:491.16:246:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:377.28:176.412:574.01:280.96:226:18Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:077.09:186.31:394.52:100.86:206:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:406.810:386.22:255.02:570.86:186:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:176.63:235.53:490.86:166:22First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:126.39:03 AM6.34:425.74:480.86:146:24First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:196.510:04 AM6.26:095.75:500.86:126:25First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:026.811:18 AM6.17:145.46:500.76:096:27Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:327.012:346.27:574.87:430.76:076:28Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:577.11:486.48:354.08:310.86:056:30Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:227.42:576.79:123.09:171.16:036:31Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:487.64:007.09:511.810:001.56:016:33Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:177.85:017.310:320.810:452.25:596:34Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:497.96:017.411:16-0.211:313.05:576:36Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:237.97:017.412:03-0.85:556:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:007.98:067.312:203.712:52-1.25:536:39Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:407.69:167.21:134.41:44-1.15:516:40Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 5:05 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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