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 2h 16m 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 - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:326.24:186.78:190.59:185.16:297:54Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:366.34:416.99:060.39:504.76:307:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:376.45:027.19:480.210:224.16:317:50Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:366.65:237.210:280.210:573.36:337:48New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:346.85:477.411:060.411:342.56:347:46New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:306.96:147.611:460.96:367:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:286.96:447.712:161.612:271.66:377:41Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:276.97:177.71:000.71:102.46:387:39Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:316.77:527.61:490.11:573.26:407:37Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:426.68:327.42:40-0.32:504.16:417:35First Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:066.59:177.23:37-0.53:534.86:437:33First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:366.64:38-0.55:125.26:447:31First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:536.85:44-0.36:465.36:457:29First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:527.16:530.08:154.96:477:27Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:386.23:397.38:000.29:174.46:487:25Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:016.24:177.48:570.510:003.76:507:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:166.34:507.49:460.810:363.06:517:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:196.45:177.310:291.311:092.46:527:18Full Moon18Sun
19Mon5:146.65:397.211:081.811:411.86:547:16Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:026.75:597.111:462.46:557:14Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:496.76:197.012:141.312:253.06:577:12Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:346.86:436.912:480.91:053.66:587:10Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:216.77:116.81:250.61:494.26:597:08Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:126.67:436.62:040.52:374.77:017:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:126.58:186.32:460.53:345.17:027:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:246.58:596.13:330.64:455.47:047:01Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:436.54:250.86:145.47:056:59Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:456.65:241.07:405.37:076:57Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:296.86:261.18:274.97:086:55Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:115.63:006.97:271.28:564.37:096:53Waning Crescent30Fri
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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