Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 58m at 9:38 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:476.01:338.47:323.88:46-0.37:434:18Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:596.92:048.48:304.79:24-1.47:444:18New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:587.72:378.49:265.510:04-2.27:454:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:518.33:118.210:216.110:45-2.67:464:17New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:428.73:488.011:186.411:27-2.67:474:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:318.94:297.612:226.67:484:16Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:208.95:137.112:12-2.21:366.57:504:16Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:108.86:026.512:58-1.63:126.27:514:16Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:588.67:025.81:46-0.75:055.67:524:16First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:438.58:175.12:360.26:134.97:534:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:228.39:534.63:271.26:584.17:544:16First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:548.14:212.37:313.37:554:16First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:194.612:187.95:193.37:562.47:554:16Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:175.112:377.86:214.38:191.57:564:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:295.912:587.77:235.18:420.77:574:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:226.71:217.68:205.79:070.07:584:16Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:047.31:477.69:116.29:34-0.67:594:17Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:417.82:157.59:576.510:04-1.17:594:17Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:158.12:447.510:416.710:38-1.58:004:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:488.43:127.411:256.911:15-1.78:004:18Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:238.53:417.312:126.98:014:18Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:008.64:137.01:066.88:014:19Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:378.65:046.712:37-1.52:096.48:024:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:148.66:256.11:22-1.13:185.98:024:20Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:518.67:595.42:09-0.34:255.08:034:20Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:258.69:414.92:570.65:243.98:034:21Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:598.611:444.83:491.96:142.68:034:22Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:318.54:473.27:001.38:034:23Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:535.512:058.55:544.47:430.08:034:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:186.512:398.57:065.58:24-1.18:044:24Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:187.51:168.48:156.29:03-2.08:044:25Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:47 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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