Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:51 am (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 01m at 8:37 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:295.69:157.73:002.82:321.65:458:50Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:375.29:487.73:492.13:142.55:478:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:005.110:257.64:431.44:023.55:488:47First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:505.25:390.65:014.45:498:45First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:355.76:39-0.16:175.05:518:44First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:436.47:38-0.77:385.45:528:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:497.44:326.98:34-1.28:495.35:538:41Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:497.45:137.39:26-1.59:495.05:558:39Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:537.45:497.610:15-1.610:434.65:568:37Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:567.36:247.811:01-1.411:344.05:588:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:577.26:577.911:46-1.05:598:34Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:566.97:287.912:243.412:29-0.36:008:32Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:546.67:597.81:152.81:130.56:028:31Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:546.28:307.62:062.31:581.56:038:29Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:595.89:027.42:591.82:442.56:058:27Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:165.59:357.23:521.53:353.56:068:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:585.510:126.94:471.24:344.36:078:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:415.75:441.15:475.06:098:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:586.26:430.97:145.36:108:20Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:526.57:410.88:345.46:128:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:376.34:336.88:330.69:305.26:138:16Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:366.35:046.99:180.410:075.06:148:14Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:326.45:307.09:570.310:374.76:168:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:256.55:507.110:330.211:064.36:178:10New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:156.66:087.211:070.311:373.76:198:08New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:036.66:287.311:410.56:208:06New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:526.66:537.412:113.112:160.86:218:04New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:436.57:207.512:482.512:531.46:238:02Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:376.47:517.51:301.81:322.16:248:00Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:366.28:247.42:151.22:142.86:267:58Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:446.09:017.33:040.73:013.76:277:56First Quarter31Thu
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 11:14 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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