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 5h 37m 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:526.04:505.14:06-0.35:518:26Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:047.710:04 AM5.46:294.65:060.65:498:27Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:577.611:37 AM4.97:503.96:091.55:488:29Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:437.51:344.88:423.17:142.45:468:30Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:217.33:095.29:192.38:153.15:448:31Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:517.24:185.79:481.69:103.75:438:33Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:137.15:126.310:130.99:584.25:418:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:327.05:586.710:380.310:414.65:408:36New Moon8Sun
9Mon3:546.96:387.011:05-0.211:235.05:388:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:206.97:157.311:34-0.65:378:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed4:506.87:507.412:045.312:05-0.95:358:40New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:236.78:267.512:475.512:40-1.05:348:41Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:586.69:047.61:335.61:17-1.05:338:43Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:346.39:447.62:245.61:57-0.95:318:44Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:136.010:267.63:235.62:39-0.65:308:45Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:015.711:077.64:275.33:25-0.25:298:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:095.311:477.65:334.94:150.45:278:48First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:324.96:304.25:091.15:268:49First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:247.612:064.77:173.26:081.95:258:50First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:597.61:495.08:002.07:112.85:248:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:357.73:245.68:420.88:133.55:238:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:117.84:376.49:23-0.59:134.25:228:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:487.95:367.110:05-1.610:094.85:218:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:287.96:287.710:48-2.311:035.25:208:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:107.97:188.111:33-2.811:595.45:198:58Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:567.78:068.212:18-2.85:188:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:457.38:548.312:595.51:05-2.45:179:00Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:376.89:428.22:065.41:53-1.85:169:01Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:336.210:298.13:215.12:43-1.05:159:02Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:365.511:148.04:444.63:330.05:159:03Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:504.911:557.86:043.94:251.15:149:04Third Quarter31Tue
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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