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 1h 33m 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:387.25:136.410:260.810:253.65:508:26Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:087.36:016.910:58-0.111:084.05:488:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:407.46:487.311:33-0.911:514.45:478:29Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:157.47:377.612:13-1.55:458:31Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:537.38:287.712:394.712:56-1.85:448:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:347.19:217.81:315.01:42-1.85:428:34Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:206.810:177.82:325.22:32-1.65:418:35Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:146.311:137.83:435.13:26-1.15:398:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:205.85:054.84:23-0.35:388:38Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:087.710:40 AM5.36:304.25:240.55:368:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:587.712:194.97:423.36:291.45:358:41Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:427.72:085.18:352.37:342.35:338:42Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:227.73:365.69:171.48:353.05:328:43Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:577.64:436.29:530.59:323.75:318:45Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:297.55:396.810:28-0.210:234.25:298:46New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:597.46:287.211:01-0.711:134.75:288:47New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:297.27:137.511:35-1.15:278:49New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:007.07:557.712:015.012:11-1.25:268:50New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:346.88:367.712:525.212:48-1.15:248:51Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:106.59:177.71:475.41:26-0.95:238:52Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:506.29:577.62:485.42:07-0.55:228:54Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:345.810:367.63:565.22:50-0.15:218:55Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:255.311:147.55:104.93:340.55:208:56First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:264.911:507.46:214.54:211.25:198:57First Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:414.67:153.95:111.95:188:58First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:237.412:094.47:523.26:072.65:178:59First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:567.31:534.68:212.47:063.25:169:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:287.43:255.18:501.58:043.85:169:02Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:017.44:285.89:200.68:594.35:159:03Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:357.55:196.59:53-0.49:494.75:149:04Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:117.56:057.110:29-1.310:385.05:139:05Full Moon31Fri
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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