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 : 1:07 pm (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 5:23 am (6.5 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 - Jul 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:334.66:561.95:303.95:139:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:175.27:421.26:384.85:149:17Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:197.24:245.98:230.67:525.45:149:17Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:547.15:116.59:010.19:005.85:159:16Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:327.05:486.99:36-0.49:555.95:169:16Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:147.06:197.210:10-0.810:395.95:179:15Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:577.06:467.410:45-1.111:185.95:189:15New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:436.97:127.611:19-1.311:575.75:189:14New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:296.97:377.711:55-1.45:199:14New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:186.78:037.912:385.412:33-1.35:209:13Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:106.48:318.01:245.01:11-0.95:219:12Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:056.19:018.02:134.41:51-0.35:229:12Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:075.69:328.13:063.62:330.55:239:11Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:195.210:068.04:012.83:161.55:249:10First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:454.810:418.04:571.84:042.75:259:09First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:374.95:550.94:593.85:269:08First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:335.56:530.06:094.85:279:08Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:027.83:516.27:49-0.87:295.45:289:07Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:507.74:456.98:42-1.48:445.75:309:06Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:437.65:297.49:32-1.89:495.65:319:05Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:407.56:097.710:18-1.910:455.45:329:04Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:387.36:457.911:03-1.911:385.05:339:02Full Moon22Fri
23Sat4:357.17:198.011:46-1.55:349:01Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:316.87:517.912:294.612:27-1.05:359:00Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:256.48:207.91:214.11:09-0.25:378:59Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:216.08:487.72:133.51:500.65:388:58Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:195.59:157.63:053.02:321.65:398:56Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:265.19:437.43:572.53:142.65:418:55Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:544.910:137.24:502.04:003.65:428:54Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:065.05:431.54:554.55:438:52Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:525.56:361.16:075.25:448:51Third Quarter31Sun
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 9:15 am — 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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