Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 58m at 12:30 pm (-1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:517.21:246.49:115.28:470.86:515:56Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:197.32:216.59:404.89:240.86:495:57Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:407.43:116.610:064.49:580.96:475:59Full Moon3Sun
4Mon4:587.43:586.710:343.910:311.06:456:00Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:167.54:446.711:043.311:051.36:436:02Full Moon5Tue
6Wed5:377.65:326.711:372.711:391.86:416:03Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:037.76:216.712:142.06:396:05Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:317.77:156.512:162.412:541.46:376:06Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:037.68:156.412:553.01:390.96:356:08Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:377.59:256.21:383.82:280.56:336:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:147.310:536.22:284.53:220.26:316:11Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:587.13:305.14:230.16:296:13Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:276.59:54 AM6.94:515.45:290.06:276:14Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:376.811:03 AM6.76:185.46:35-0.16:256:16Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:287.212:216.67:324.97:36-0.16:236:17Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:097.51:396.78:294.38:300.16:216:19Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:447.72:516.89:173.59:190.46:196:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon4:167.83:557.010:012.610:050.96:176:22New Moon18Mon
19Tue4:477.94:547.110:431.910:491.56:156:23New Moon19Tue
20Wed5:167.95:507.111:261.211:332.26:136:25New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:457.86:457.012:080.76:106:26Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:157.67:416.912:193.012:520.46:086:28Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:477.38:436.71:083.71:370.46:066:29Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:217.09:556.62:014.42:250.56:046:31Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:586.611:166.63:034.93:160.76:026:32First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:426.24:205.24:121.06:006:34First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:326.79:37 AM5.95:545.25:141.35:586:35First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:316.810:44 AM5.67:245.06:171.55:566:37First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:156.912:015.58:154.67:151.65:546:38Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:486.91:165.78:464.28:041.75:526:40Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:127.02:215.99:093.68:461.85:506:41Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 4:33 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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