Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 00m at 2:38 am (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:12 am (6.2 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 - Oct 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:006.74:300.86:525.67:126:49Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:076.95:280.98:485.47:146:47Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:527.16:310.99:115.27:156:45Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:055.53:267.27:330.89:224.87:176:43Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:205.73:537.38:290.79:424.27:186:41Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:316.04:187.49:180.710:093.37:206:39Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:366.44:437.610:030.910:422.37:216:37New Moon7Sat
8Sun4:386.85:097.710:471.311:191.37:236:34New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:387.15:387.711:301.911:590.37:246:32New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:377.46:097.712:152.77:266:30Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:387.56:437.712:43-0.51:033.67:276:28Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:437.57:197.41:30-1.11:574.47:296:26Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:547.57:597.12:20-1.33:005.17:306:25Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:117.68:466.63:14-1.14:205.57:326:23First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:277.64:13-0.76:085.57:336:21First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:347.85:18-0.28:075.17:356:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:287.86:270.49:074.47:366:17Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:425.43:127.87:351.09:453.77:386:15Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:195.53:497.88:361.510:133.17:396:13Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:365.84:197.69:282.010:372.47:416:11Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:376.24:417.510:122.511:011.77:426:09Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:286.54:597.310:523.111:271.17:446:07Full Moon22Sun
23Mon6:156.85:157.211:313.711:550.67:456:06Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:587.15:347.112:104.27:476:04Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:417.25:586.912:250.212:524.87:486:02Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:247.46:246.712:57-0.11:395.27:506:00Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:117.46:516.41:32-0.22:355.67:515:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:027.57:166.22:10-0.23:465.87:535:57Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:007.52:530.07:555:55Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:017.53:410.37:565:54Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:547.54:350.67:585:52Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:25 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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