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 3h 45m 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:377.65:360.98:574.77:595:50Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:127.76:401.38:544.08:015:49Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:105.22:427.77:411.69:153.18:025:47Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:355.63:107.88:372.09:441.98:045:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:506.22:398.08:282.59:180.67:064:44Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:566.93:098.09:163.29:56-0.57:074:43New Moon6Mon
7Tue4:567.53:428.110:053.910:37-1.57:094:41New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:537.94:168.010:544.611:20-2.17:104:40New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:518.34:537.811:485.27:124:39Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:498.45:337.512:06-2.312:495.77:134:37Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:508.46:197.012:55-2.12:035.97:154:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:538.47:136.41:47-1.53:395.87:174:35First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:548.48:235.72:43-0.75:485.37:184:33First Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:498.39:545.13:420.27:054.57:204:32First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:378.24:461.27:523.77:214:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:188.15:532.08:262.97:234:30Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:405.21:517.96:562.88:522.17:244:29Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:575.82:167.77:533.69:141.47:264:28Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:566.32:347.68:434.29:360.77:274:27Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:466.92:517.49:284.810:000.17:294:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:307.33:127.310:115.310:27-0.37:304:25Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:097.73:367.210:545.710:56-0.77:314:24Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:477.94:037.111:396.011:28-0.87:334:23Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:248.04:316.812:296.27:344:22Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:038.14:566.612:03-0.81:286.37:364:21Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:438.212:41-0.77:374:21Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:278.21:22-0.57:384:20Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:108.22:07-0.17:404:19Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:518.22:560.47:414:19Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:298.110:254.83:491.16:514.27:424:18Third Quarter30Thu
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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