Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 22m at 3:27 am (5.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:07 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:286.85:297.810:460.611:251.97:126:50Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:337.05:547.711:311.47:136:48Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:347.16:207.612:060.912:152.47:156:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:367.26:467.412:480.21:013.47:166:44Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:397.27:137.11:31-0.31:534.47:176:42Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:487.27:416.82:15-0.52:535.17:196:40Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:057.28:126.33:01-0.44:145.77:206:38Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:257.33:51-0.16:435.87:226:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:357.44:470.47:236:33Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:307.55:510.89:295.17:256:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:137.56:591.19:544.77:266:29Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:425.23:467.48:011.410:104.27:286:27Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:075.44:107.48:541.510:233.77:296:25Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:155.74:277.39:371.810:383.07:316:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:116.04:407.310:152.110:582.37:326:22New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:006.34:567.310:502.611:231.57:346:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:486.65:177.411:243.111:510.67:356:18New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:376.95:407.312:013.87:376:16New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:277.26:057.312:23-0.112:404.47:386:14Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:217.46:307.11:00-0.71:255.17:406:12Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:217.56:547.01:41-1.12:165.77:416:10Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:307.57:136.82:28-1.33:226.17:436:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:457.67:216.53:20-1.14:516.37:456:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:537.74:19-0.87:466:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:487.85:25-0.38:295.47:486:03First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:317.96:340.28:544.57:496:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:505.53:077.97:410.79:253.47:515:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:295.73:378.08:401.49:582.37:525:58Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:526.24:047.99:332.110:331.17:545:56Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:026.74:287.910:222.911:070.17:555:54Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:027.24:527.811:083.811:43-0.77:575:53Full Moon31Thu
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 5:17 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 80% 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 (80% 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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