Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:38 am (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 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 - Sep 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:085.64:421.44:514.86:307:52Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:025.95:351.26:145.36:327:50Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:126.36:321.07:485.56:337:48Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:586.77:290.78:585.56:347:46Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:336.14:327.08:220.39:375.46:367:44Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:346.24:597.29:100.010:055.16:377:42Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:346.45:237.39:54-0.310:344.66:397:39Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:326.75:477.410:35-0.411:074.06:407:37New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:286.96:117.511:15-0.311:443.26:417:35New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:247.06:387.611:560.16:437:33New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:227.07:077.612:252.412:380.86:447:31Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:226.97:397.61:111.61:221.76:457:29Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:276.78:127.52:000.82:092.76:477:27Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:426.58:497.42:520.23:023.76:487:25First Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:116.49:307.13:48-0.24:054.66:507:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:486.64:49-0.35:265.36:517:20First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:097.05:54-0.37:055.46:527:18First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:107.37:02-0.28:385.26:547:16Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:366.23:577.68:07-0.19:384.86:557:14Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:566.14:377.69:050.110:184.26:577:12Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:096.25:117.69:540.310:503.76:587:10Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:116.45:397.510:370.711:213.17:007:08Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:046.56:027.411:161.211:522.57:017:06Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:536.66:227.211:541.87:027:04Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:406.66:407.112:252.012:322.47:047:01Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:276.67:026.912:591.51:123.17:056:59Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:166.67:266.71:351.11:553.87:076:57Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:106.67:556.52:130.82:434.57:086:55Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:136.58:256.32:540.73:415.17:106:53Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:326.59:006.03:390.74:595.47:116:51Third Quarter30Sat
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 11:50 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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