Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 56m at 9:06 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:11 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:128.63:307.211:116.110:57-1.27:415:09New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:438.54:237.011:565.711:37-0.77:395:11New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:128.45:156.712:415.27:385:13Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:378.36:076.312:160.01:284.67:365:14Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:598.17:035.812:530.82:143.97:355:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:208.08:075.41:301.83:013.37:335:17Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:417.89:285.12:062.93:482.67:325:19First Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:057.62:424.04:362.07:305:21First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:095.29:31 AM7.43:205.05:251.47:295:22First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:017.26:150.97:275:24First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:356.710:35 AM7.16:256.57:040.37:255:26Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:067.311:19 AM7.08:046.77:52-0.27:245:27Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:337.712:157.09:016.78:36-0.77:225:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:587.91:187.29:336.69:19-1.17:205:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:228.12:197.310:036.310:00-1.47:195:32Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:458.23:197.410:375.810:41-1.47:175:34Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:088.34:187.311:165.111:22-1.07:155:35Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:328.35:187.112:014.37:135:37Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:588.46:216.812:02-0.312:503.37:125:39Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:268.47:306.312:440.71:422.37:105:40Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:548.38:515.91:262.02:361.37:085:42Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:258.210:375.82:113.33:320.67:065:43Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:588.03:024.64:320.07:045:45Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:426.39:35 AM7.74:105.75:35-0.47:025:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:137.010:21 AM7.35:506.46:39-0.67:015:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:117.611:23 AM7.07:456.57:40-0.76:595:50Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:558.012:376.89:096.28:34-0.76:575:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:328.11:506.79:545.89:21-0.66:555:53Waning Crescent28Fri
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 1:08 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 85% 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 (85% 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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