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 5h 27m at 2:20 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:50 pm (7.9 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 - May 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:186.910:147.62:005.92:05-1.75:518:26Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:256.711:207.63:016.32:54-1.65:498:28Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:246.54:226.43:49-1.35:478:29Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:237.64:49-0.85:468:30Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:167.75:54-0.25:448:32Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:587.711:56 AM5.28:324.66:590.45:438:33Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:337.81:435.29:013.48:011.25:418:35Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:027.83:225.59:352.18:572.15:408:36Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:297.84:416.210:100.89:493.05:388:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:547.85:476.810:46-0.410:393.95:378:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:207.86:467.311:23-1.411:294.75:358:40New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:477.67:417.812:01-2.05:348:42New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:157.48:348.012:225.412:40-2.25:328:43Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:457.19:298.01:215.91:21-2.15:318:44Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:166.710:248.02:316.12:05-1.75:308:46Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:486.211:207.94:086.12:52-1.15:288:47Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:43-0.45:278:48First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:137.74:370.45:268:50First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:597.65:341.15:258:51First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:367.511:44 AM4.49:024.06:331.95:248:52First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:027.31:454.49:203.27:302.65:238:53Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:217.33:274.89:342.48:223.35:228:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:367.24:355.49:511.59:103.95:218:56Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:547.25:286.110:120.59:554.65:208:57Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:167.36:146.710:37-0.410:385.25:198:58Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:407.36:577.211:06-1.211:215.75:188:59Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:057.27:407.611:40-1.95:179:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:307.28:257.912:076.112:17-2.35:169:01Full Moon28Wed
29Thu4:547.19:138.112:576.41:00-2.55:159:02Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:177.010:028.11:556.51:46-2.45:149:04Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:476.710:528.13:066.52:36-2.15:149:05Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 6:05 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 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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