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 5h 53m 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:217.312:545.89:125.08:140.65:476:43Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:397.42:056.09:234.38:560.75:456:44Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:547.43:096.39:453.49:351.15:436:46Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:117.55:106.611:132.311:131.76:417:47Full Moon4Sun
5Mon5:317.66:106.911:471.111:522.56:397:48Full Moon5Mon
6Tue5:547.77:107.112:250.06:377:50Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:207.78:127.212:343.41:07-0.96:357:51Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:477.69:217.31:194.41:52-1.56:337:53Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:167.510:397.32:105.32:42-1.76:317:54Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:487.23:115.93:37-1.66:297:56Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:047.48:24 AM6.84:356.34:38-1.26:277:57Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:207.59:24 AM6.36:476.25:45-0.66:257:59Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:207.711:03 AM5.89:035.66:57-0.16:238:00Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:067.812:505.59:394.88:040.56:218:02Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:437.82:335.510:063.99:021.06:198:03Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:147.73:555.810:313.09:501.66:178:05Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:397.65:016.110:572.110:332.46:158:06New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:587.55:586.511:241.211:143.26:138:08New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:147.36:506.811:520.411:543.96:118:09New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:297.27:397.012:22-0.26:108:11New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:487.08:287.212:374.612:54-0.66:088:12Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:096.89:197.31:245.31:28-0.86:068:13Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:326.610:157.32:195.72:06-0.86:048:15Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:516.311:187.33:296.02:47-0.56:028:16Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:34-0.26:008:18First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:247.34:280.25:598:19First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:217.35:270.55:578:21First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:037.36:300.85:558:22First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:337.312:185.09:314.67:291.25:538:24Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:557.31:505.19:273.88:221.65:528:25Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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