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 : 12:30 pm (-1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 4:36 am (6.7 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 - Apr 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:317.13:166.29:333.09:242.05:486:42Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:497.24:056.510:002.310:012.35:456:44Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:127.34:526.710:291.510:372.65:436:45Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:387.45:406.911:030.811:163.15:416:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:087.46:307.111:400.111:573.65:396:48Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:407.47:237.112:21-0.45:376:50Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:157.39:227.112:424.22:06-0.76:357:51Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:537.110:277.12:344.72:56-0.86:337:53Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:376.811:397.13:355.03:50-0.66:317:54Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:316.44:495.24:50-0.36:297:56Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:497.110:41 AM6.06:165.05:560.16:277:57Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:487.312:055.77:384.57:030.66:257:59Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:377.41:385.78:413.78:071.16:238:00Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:177.53:065.99:282.89:051.56:218:02Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:537.64:196.310:081.89:562.16:198:03Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:247.65:206.710:461.010:442.76:178:05New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:547.56:147.011:220.311:303.26:158:06New Moon17Wed
18Thu5:227.47:057.212:00-0.26:138:08New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:517.37:547.412:163.812:37-0.56:128:09New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:227.08:437.41:044.31:17-0.66:108:10Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:556.89:347.31:574.71:58-0.56:088:12Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:316.410:287.22:565.02:41-0.26:068:13Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:116.011:257.14:055.23:280.36:048:15Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:585.65:265.14:180.76:028:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:227.09:58 AM5.26:574.85:141.36:018:18First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:117.011:12 AM5.08:054.46:131.75:598:19First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:507.012:374.88:443.97:132.15:578:21First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:207.02:065.09:093.28:092.55:558:22Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:457.03:235.49:332.58:582.85:538:24Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:107.14:225.99:581.79:433.25:528:25Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 8:33 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 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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