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 4h 36m 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 - Mar 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:277.37:190.46:515:56Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:007.511:49 AM6.49:456.28:100.26:495:57Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:267.71:006.59:506.08:54-0.16:475:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:487.72:036.69:595.69:33-0.26:456:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:067.73:006.810:195.110:09-0.26:436:02Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:227.83:566.810:474.410:450.16:416:03Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:407.84:516.811:203.611:200.66:396:05Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:007.95:496.811:582.611:571.56:376:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:237.96:506.612:401.66:356:08Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:487.97:596.412:362.51:250.66:336:10Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:157.89:216.31:173.72:14-0.16:316:11Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:437.711:086.52:034.83:08-0.66:296:13Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:137.53:015.84:08-0.76:276:14Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:566.98:52 AM7.24:286.45:14-0.86:256:16Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:087.49:56 AM6.86:286.56:24-0.76:236:17Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:577.711:26 AM6.58:176.27:31-0.66:216:19Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:357.912:576.49:065.58:28-0.46:196:20Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:088.02:186.59:404.89:17-0.16:176:22Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:377.93:276.510:144.09:590.46:146:23New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:017.94:276.610:483.110:391.16:126:25New Moon20Sat
21Sun5:227.85:236.611:222.311:171.96:106:26New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:407.66:176.611:581.611:562.86:086:28New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:587.57:126.612:340.96:066:29Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:177.38:136.612:373.81:110.56:046:31Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:397.09:246.51:224.61:500.36:026:32Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:026.810:546.62:145.42:330.26:006:34Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:246.53:255.93:210.45:586:35First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:286.87:34 AM6.25:306.24:180.55:566:37First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:387.05:220.75:546:38First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:257.26:280.75:526:40First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:577.311:34 AM5.79:185.47:250.65:496:41Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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