Orcas, Washington Weather
Orcas, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Orcas, San Juan County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Orcas.
About Orcas, Washington
Orcas Island rises from the Salish Sea like a slumbering green dragon, its spine a chain of weathered peaks that catch the Pacific light in shifting patterns. It lies 23.6 miles west-south-west of Bellingham, WA (from Bellingham, WA: bearing 242°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east-north-east of San Juan. Verdant forests, a deep, damp emerald, cloak the slopes, giving way to the occasional sun-drenched meadow where wildflowers paint broad strokes of color. The coastline is a ragged tapestry of coves and rocky promontories, where the restless tide whispers secrets against driftwood and smooth, sea-worn stones. Here, the air carries the briny tang of salt and the sweet, resinous scent of Douglas fir, a constant reminder of the wild heart that beats beneath Orcas's tranquil surface. The silence, when it descends, is profound, broken only by the cry of a gull or the distant sigh of wind through the ancient trees. This island, Orcas, has long drawn a particular kind of soul, a blend of hardy pioneers and artistic wanderers who found common ground in its rugged beauty. Historically, its economy was tethered to the sea – fishing boats bobbing in protected harbors, and the quiet industry of logging that shaped its early settlements. Today, a gentle hum of tourism and a flourishing artisan community define its economic pulse, with local crafts and organic produce finding their way to market. The iconic Eastsound village, with its charming shops and galleries, serves as a vibrant hub, but the island’s true character resides in its scattered hamlets and the quiet dedication of its residents to preserving the natural splendor that makes Orcas so uniquely captivating.
Live animated radar for Orcas and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Orcas, San Juan County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.59788°N, 122.944626°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98280 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Orcas, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Orcas, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Orcas includes coordinates 48.597880°N, 122.944626°W, situated in San Juan County. ZIP code 98280. Telephone area code: 206, 253. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
