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 1h 09m at 1:51 am (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:026.42:117.88:183.49:05-0.16:584:52Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:047.02:458.09:083.99:44-1.26:594:50New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:597.63:218.19:574.510:26-2.07:014:49New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:538.14:008.010:475.011:10-2.47:034:47New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:468.34:437.811:415.411:57-2.47:044:46Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:408.45:307.512:415.67:064:44Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:368.46:226.912:47-2.01:525.67:074:43Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:328.37:226.31:39-1.33:185.47:094:41First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:288.28:365.62:33-0.44:584.87:104:40First Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:208.110:105.13:320.66:234.07:124:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:068.04:341.77:193.17:144:37First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:115.012:467.85:392.77:592.37:154:36Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:535.41:197.76:453.58:301.57:174:35Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:066.11:447.57:464.28:560.87:184:33Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:036.72:067.48:404.89:220.27:204:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:507.22:297.39:275.39:49-0.37:214:31Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:317.62:557.210:115.610:18-0.67:234:30Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:087.83:257.110:545.810:49-0.87:244:29Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:438.03:577.011:386.011:22-0.87:264:28Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:178.14:326.812:256.17:274:27Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:518.15:096.51:196.07:294:26Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:278.15:486.212:36-0.52:205.97:304:25Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:048.16:365.81:16-0.23:295.67:324:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:418.17:435.41:590.34:375.27:334:23Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:188.19:075.02:440.95:274.47:344:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:538.110:424.83:341.76:073.57:364:21Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:288.14:312.56:442.47:374:21Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:305.012:038.15:343.47:221.27:394:20Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:105.712:388.26:404.38:02-0.17:404:19Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:236.61:168.37:434.98:42-1.27:414:19Waning Crescent30Wed
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 3:37 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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