Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 21m at 7:33 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:54 am (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Sep 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:236.08:557.62:590.92:493.26:287:54Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:565.99:287.43:530.23:414.46:307:52First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:506.24:51-0.44:495.46:317:50First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:266.75:54-0.76:226.06:337:48First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:317.27:00-0.88:076.06:347:46Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:006.74:197.68:05-0.99:265.76:357:44Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:156.54:587.79:04-0.810:145.36:377:42Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:316.55:327.79:55-0.710:514.76:387:40Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:386.66:027.710:40-0.411:254.16:407:38Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:386.66:277.511:200.16:417:36Full Moon10Wed
11Thu5:326.66:497.412:003.411:58 AM0.76:427:33Full Moon11Thu
12Fri6:236.57:067.312:362.812:351.56:447:31Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:156.47:247.11:122.21:132.36:457:29Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:096.27:446.91:501.61:533.36:477:27Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:106.18:076.72:291.22:374.16:487:25Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:246.18:336.53:100.93:294.96:497:23Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:086.23:550.74:425.66:517:21Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:506.54:460.76:435.96:527:19Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:566.85:440.76:547:17Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:407.16:480.610:025.76:557:14Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:117.27:500.49:585.46:567:12Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:025.94:367.38:440.210:045.06:587:10Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:126.14:577.49:320.110:244.46:597:08Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:176.45:167.510:140.110:523.57:017:06New Moon24Wed
25Thu4:196.75:377.510:540.411:262.57:027:04New Moon25Thu
26Fri5:196.96:007.611:341.07:047:02New Moon26Fri
27Sat6:207.06:257.712:051.412:151.97:057:00Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:237.16:537.712:480.412:592.97:066:58Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:307.17:237.61:33-0.51:464.07:086:55Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:457.17:567.42:22-1.02:414.97:096:53Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 10:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 77% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (77% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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