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 21m 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 - Apr 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:446.99:306.62:054.12:310.56:487:42Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:136.710:356.62:494.73:150.26:467:43Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:456.511:546.63:425.24:050.16:447:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:226.34:525.55:020.16:427:46First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:156.810:19 AM6.16:195.66:050.16:407:48First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:177.011:39 AM5.97:395.47:110.16:387:49First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:027.31:036.08:364.88:130.16:367:51Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:397.52:256.29:214.09:090.36:347:52Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:127.63:416.510:023.010:000.66:327:54Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:437.84:506.810:441.910:481.26:307:55Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:137.85:537.111:260.811:361.96:287:57Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:457.96:537.312:090.06:267:58Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:177.87:537.412:242.812:54-0.66:248:00Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:517.68:567.41:153.61:40-1.06:228:01Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:277.310:037.42:114.32:28-0.96:208:03Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:066.811:157.43:164.93:19-0.76:188:04Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:496.34:355.24:13-0.26:168:06Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:277.49:42 AM5.86:215.25:120.46:148:07Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:317.410:51 AM5.38:094.96:161.06:128:09Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:257.412:195.09:084.37:221.56:108:10Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:087.41:585.19:453.88:211.86:088:12Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:427.33:195.310:093.29:122.26:078:13Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:077.24:185.710:282.79:552.66:058:14Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:257.15:066.010:492.010:343.06:038:16Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:407.15:496.411:131.411:113.46:018:17New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:597.16:306.711:400.711:473.85:598:19New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:237.07:116.912:090.25:588:20New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:507.07:547.112:254.312:41-0.35:568:22New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:196.88:417.31:064.71:17-0.75:548:23Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:496.79:337.31:525.11:57-0.95:528:25Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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