Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 2:57 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:14 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jan 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:217.91:087.79:177.09:24-1.48:034:26Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:528.31:427.710:037.210:02-1.98:034:27New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:248.62:257.810:457.210:42-2.28:034:28New Moon3Sat
4Sun6:568.73:167.711:297.111:24-2.38:034:29New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:298.84:137.512:186.88:034:31Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:028.85:167.112:08-2.11:156.38:034:32Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:358.86:246.512:52-1.52:185.68:024:33Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:078.87:415.81:37-0.63:224.68:024:34Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:378.79:145.12:220.64:253.48:014:35First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:088.711:194.93:072.15:242.18:014:37First Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:398.63:573.66:180.88:014:38First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:415.611:10 AM8.45:005.17:07-0.28:004:39Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:136.711:45 AM8.26:226.27:54-1.17:594:40Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:117.612:238.07:486.88:38-1.67:594:42Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:568.31:077.89:057.19:20-1.87:584:43Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:358.61:577.610:077.010:02-1.87:574:45Full Moon16Fri
17Sat6:118.72:517.411:006.810:43-1.67:574:46Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:458.73:437.211:476.511:23-1.27:564:48Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:178.64:356.912:346.17:554:49Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:468.55:266.512:02-0.71:235.67:544:51Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:108.36:196.012:41-0.12:125.07:534:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:318.27:185.51:180.83:024.47:524:54Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:528.18:295.01:531.83:503.67:514:55Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:137.910:074.82:272.94:362.87:504:57Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:377.82:594.05:222.07:494:58Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon10:037.66:061.37:485:00Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:317.56:500.67:475:01Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:076.911:02 AM7.46:466.87:34-0.17:455:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:347.511:41 AM7.48:117.08:17-0.87:445:05Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:008.012:327.59:057.19:01-1.47:435:06Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:268.21:337.69:457.09:44-1.87:415:08New Moon31Sat
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 6:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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