Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 40m at 10:10 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:34 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:436.35:347.210:591.711:342.67:116:50Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:286.55:497.211:322.17:136:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:126.66:097.112:012.012:052.67:146:46Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:586.76:337.112:311.312:403.27:166:44Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:476.86:587.01:040.71:183.97:176:42Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:416.87:256.81:410.22:004.67:196:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:426.97:506.62:22-0.12:495.27:206:38Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:556.98:156.43:09-0.33:525.77:226:36Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:187.04:02-0.45:185.97:236:34Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:327.25:04-0.37:015.87:256:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:267.46:11-0.28:135.47:266:30Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:087.67:190.08:564.67:286:28Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:215.93:427.78:210.29:343.77:296:26Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:466.24:127.89:170.610:122.67:316:24Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:016.64:417.810:071.110:511.57:326:22New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:097.05:087.910:541.911:310.47:346:20New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:117.35:367.811:402.87:356:18New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:117.56:067.612:12-0.412:293.77:376:16Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:117.66:367.412:54-0.91:214.57:386:14Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:147.77:087.01:37-1.12:215.27:406:12Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:217.77:426.52:23-0.93:375.77:416:11Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:327.78:226.03:11-0.55:285.87:436:09First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:397.74:040.07:446:07First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:377.75:030.78:484.97:466:05First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:257.76:091.29:234.47:476:03First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:104.93:027.67:151.79:463.97:496:02Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:505.13:307.58:142.110:033.37:506:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:105.42:507.48:042.59:202.66:524:58Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:095.83:047.48:462.99:391.96:544:56Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:586.23:207.49:233.310:021.26:554:55Full Moon30Tue
31Wed4:436.63:417.410:003.810:280.46:574:53Full Moon31Wed
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 2:22 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 96% 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 Waxing Gibbous (96% 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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