Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 10:02 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 5:56 pm (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jul 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:194.711:307.66:054.24:081.45:139:17Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:454.311:547.56:533.44:532.45:149:17Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:564.27:322.55:433.45:159:17Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:187.43:194.88:061.76:434.45:159:16Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:447.34:345.68:370.87:505.25:169:16Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:137.25:226.39:090.08:545.75:179:15Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:437.26:006.99:41-0.89:496.15:189:15Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:167.26:347.410:16-1.510:376.35:189:14New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:527.37:067.710:53-2.011:216.45:199:14New Moon9Tue
10Wed3:337.37:408.011:33-2.45:209:13New Moon10Wed
11Thu4:227.28:148.112:076.312:16-2.55:219:12New Moon11Thu
12Fri5:167.18:488.212:576.11:01-2.35:229:12Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:166.79:238.21:545.71:46-1.95:239:11Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:226.29:588.22:575.12:33-1.15:249:10Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:355.610:318.24:034.23:200.05:259:09First Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:024.911:058.15:083.14:081.35:269:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:534.611:398.06:092.05:022.75:279:08First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:045.07:060.86:044.15:299:07First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:147.93:405.97:58-0.27:195.15:309:06Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:517.74:466.88:46-1.08:365.85:319:05Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:327.65:367.59:30-1.69:466.15:329:03Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:167.46:197.910:12-1.910:466.15:339:02Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:037.26:578.010:54-1.911:386.05:349:01Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:537.07:338.011:34-1.85:369:00Full Moon24Wed
25Thu4:436.88:068.012:255.812:14-1.55:378:59Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:326.68:377.81:125.512:54-1.05:388:58Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:216.39:037.72:015.11:33-0.45:398:56Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:135.99:277.62:514.62:120.35:418:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:085.49:507.53:414.02:501.25:428:54Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:125.010:147.34:303.43:282.25:438:52Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:314.710:407.25:192.74:073.25:458:51Third Quarter31Wed
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 7:59 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 91% 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 (91% 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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