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 4h 12m at 1:07 pm (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 pm (7.9 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 - Nov 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:185.93:597.49:383.110:351.87:585:52Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:076.34:157.310:193.610:581.18:005:50Full Moon2Tue
3Wed5:506.74:337.210:574.011:230.68:015:48Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:297.04:567.211:354.511:510.18:035:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:087.35:227.112:144.98:045:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:477.55:506.912:22-0.312:555.38:065:44Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:307.75:196.712:56-0.612:425.67:084:42Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:167.85:456.512:33-0.71:385.97:094:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:087.86:046.21:15-0.62:466.07:114:40Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:027.82:02-0.47:124:38Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:557.98:225.52:54-0.15:575.47:144:37Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:437.910:045.23:520.46:384.77:154:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:258.04:551.07:113.87:174:34Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:028.06:011.67:462.77:184:33Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:205.51:378.17:032.38:231.47:204:32Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:446.22:108.28:013.09:010.27:214:31Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:536.92:448.28:553.79:40-0.97:234:30New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:537.63:188.29:474.410:21-1.67:254:28New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:488.13:548.010:395.011:03-2.07:264:27New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:418.44:327.811:355.411:47-2.17:274:26Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:348.65:137.412:375.87:294:25Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:288.65:576.812:32-1.81:505.97:304:25Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:228.56:466.21:19-1.23:215.77:324:24Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:168.47:455.62:09-0.45:145.37:334:23First Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:078.39:015.03:010.56:314.67:354:22First Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:538.110:434.73:571.47:203.97:364:21First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:318.04:582.37:543.27:374:21First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:544.81:007.86:013.28:202.47:394:20Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:255.31:237.77:023.98:421.77:404:19Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:285.91:447.67:574.59:041.07:414:19Waxing 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 5:05 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 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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