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 8h 06m 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 - Nov 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:445.52:087.97:121.28:312.66:584:52Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:126.02:358.08:071.99:061.37:004:50Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:286.63:028.18:572.69:440.07:014:49New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:347.23:318.19:463.510:23-1.27:034:47New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:357.74:018.110:354.411:05-1.97:044:46New Moon5Tue
6Wed6:348.14:347.911:275.211:48-2.37:064:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:348.35:087.612:265.87:074:43Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:358.45:457.112:34-2.21:376.27:094:41Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:388.46:266.61:23-1.73:136.27:114:40Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:408.32:15-1.07:124:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:388.28:385.33:11-0.17:085.27:144:37First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:288.14:120.87:504.47:154:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:098.05:171.68:203.77:174:34First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:244.81:417.86:212.48:433.07:184:33Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:055.22:047.77:193.19:012.27:204:32Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:145.72:197.58:093.79:201.47:214:31Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:086.32:337.58:544.39:410.77:234:30Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:556.82:507.49:354.910:040.07:244:29Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:367.33:127.410:155.410:31-0.67:264:28Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:157.63:357.310:565.911:01-1.07:274:27Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:547.93:587.111:406.211:35-1.27:294:26Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:358.14:127.012:306.57:304:25Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:208.23:496.812:12-1.31:296.77:324:24Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:088.212:54-1.27:334:23Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:578.21:41-1.07:354:22Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:448.22:31-0.57:364:21Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:258.29:225.13:260.17:124.97:374:21Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:018.34:260.97:063.97:394:20Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:338.35:281.97:352.57:404:19Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:125.21:038.36:322.88:091.17:414:19Waning Crescent30Sat
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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