Orcas, Orcas Island Marine Forecast
Washington · 48.600°, -122.950° · National Weather Service
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7-Day Marine Outlook
Wind, temperature, and conditions for Orcas, Orcas Island.
About the marine forecast for Orcas, Orcas Island
This is the National Weather Service forecast for Orcas, Orcas Island (Washington), covering wind, wave height, temperature, and conditions over the coming week. Wind and seas are what make or break a day on the water, so start there. Remember that gusts, not the average, are what knock you around, and that wind blowing against the tide stacks the seas up steeper than the numbers suggest. Wave height here is the significant wave height, so some individual waves come through taller.
Planning a trip out of Orcas, Orcas Island? Pair this with the Orcas, Orcas Island tide chart so you've got the water and the weather in one look.
Frequently asked
What is the wind forecast for Orcas, Orcas Island today?+
Today at Orcas, Orcas Island, expect wind from the W at 2 mph, with mostly sunny. See the hourly breakdown above for how it changes through the day.
Where does this Orcas, Orcas Island marine forecast come from?+
It's the official National Weather Service point forecast for Orcas, Orcas Island's coordinates, covering wind, temperature, and conditions for the next 7 days. It's the same data marine forecasts are built on.
Is it a good day to go boating at Orcas, Orcas Island?+
Check the wind first — it's what makes or breaks a day on the water — then the conditions and any advisories. Match the forecast to your boat and experience, tell someone your plan, and always leave yourself a way back.
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