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 1h 05m 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 - Sep 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:567.47:34-0.39:335.86:297:53Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:266.34:407.68:34-0.310:275.56:317:51Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:386.15:177.79:26-0.210:555.26:327:49Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:466.25:487.610:11-0.111:154.86:337:47Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:446.36:147.410:490.111:374.46:357:45New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:336.46:347.311:240.36:367:43New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:196.46:497.212:033.911:58 AM0.86:387:41New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:046.37:037.212:323.312:301.36:397:39New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:516.37:217.11:042.71:042.06:407:37Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:416.17:437.11:392.11:382.86:427:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:376.08:076.92:151.52:143.66:437:33Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:416.08:326.72:541.02:544.56:447:30Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:046.08:566.63:370.63:425.26:467:28First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:036.24:270.34:545.96:477:26First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:346.65:250.16:406.26:497:24First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:267.06:30-0.28:106.16:507:22First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:037.37:35-0.58:585.86:517:20Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:446.44:337.58:36-0.79:365.26:537:18Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:046.65:007.69:29-0.810:144.46:547:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:186.95:257.710:18-0.610:543.46:567:14Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:277.15:507.711:03-0.111:372.26:577:11Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:337.26:167.811:470.76:597:09Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:397.26:447.812:221.112:321.87:007:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:467.17:127.71:090.21:183.07:017:05Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:577.07:437.41:57-0.52:104.17:037:03Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:187.08:157.12:47-0.83:115.17:047:01Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat11:477.18:526.63:40-0.84:335.77:066:59Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:127.34:38-0.56:565.97:076:57Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:207.55:420.09:015.57:086:55Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:127.66:510.49:495.17:106:52Waning Crescent30Tue
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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