Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 7:33 pm (5.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 4:10 pm (5.8 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 - Jan 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:585.311:35 AM7.95:204.87:391.08:044:26Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:236.211:57 AM7.76:375.88:100.38:044:27Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:187.112:227.67:566.58:40-0.38:034:28Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:007.812:517.59:076.89:10-0.78:034:29Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:358.21:247.410:047.09:42-1.08:034:30Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:068.42:047.310:487.010:16-1.28:034:31Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:358.52:477.311:257.010:52-1.38:034:32Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:038.53:317.212:016.88:024:34Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:308.54:177.012:406.68:024:35Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:578.55:066.712:06-1.11:256.38:014:36Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:238.56:026.312:44-0.82:145.78:014:37Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:508.57:105.71:22-0.13:054.98:004:39Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:178.58:325.22:010.83:563.98:004:40Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:448.410:144.92:411.94:472.77:594:41Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:128.43:243.35:381.47:584:43Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:395.210:41 AM8.34:174.76:280.27:584:44Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:426.211:13 AM8.35:325.97:18-0.97:574:46Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:487.211:51 AM8.37:006.78:07-1.87:564:47Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:358.012:388.28:187.18:56-2.37:554:49Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:158.51:358.19:237.19:43-2.67:544:50New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:538.82:378.010:216.810:30-2.57:544:52New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:298.93:407.711:166.411:16-2.17:534:53New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:048.94:417.312:125.97:524:55Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:378.85:406.812:00-1.41:105.37:514:56Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:088.66:426.212:44-0.52:104.57:494:58Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:378.57:515.51:260.63:073.77:484:59Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:028.29:205.12:061.94:032.97:475:01First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:258.011:455.12:483.24:552.17:465:02First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:497.73:334.55:451.57:455:04First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:035.810:15 AM7.54:365.76:330.97:435:06First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:216.710:44 AM7.36:186.57:190.47:425:07Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:51 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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