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 3h 03m at 8:33 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:207.57:378.111:54-2.55:478:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:237.28:108.112:335.312:40-1.85:488:47Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:266.78:418.01:304.61:25-0.95:498:46Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:306.19:107.92:293.82:090.25:518:44Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:405.59:377.73:283.02:521.55:528:43Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:055.110:037.54:242.23:372.85:538:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:085.05:191.54:284.15:558:39Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:145.66:120.95:375.25:568:38Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:406.37:040.57:165.95:578:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:346.97:550.19:076.15:598:34Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:126.55:147.38:43-0.210:236.16:008:33Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:056.45:487.59:28-0.410:586.06:028:31Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:036.46:177.610:09-0.611:175.86:038:29Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:596.56:417.510:47-0.711:395.66:048:27New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:516.67:027.511:23-0.86:068:26New Moon15Sun
16Mon4:406.67:217.512:055.211:57 AM-0.76:078:24New Moon16Mon
17Tue5:296.57:397.612:374.812:31-0.46:088:22New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:216.38:007.61:144.21:050.26:108:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:176.18:247.61:543.41:411.06:118:18Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:195.88:497.62:382.52:182.06:138:16Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:315.59:167.53:241.62:573.16:148:14First Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:035.49:447.44:140.73:424.36:158:13First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:115.75:090.04:405.36:178:11First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:576.46:09-0.66:076.16:188:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:587.07:13-1.17:456.36:208:07Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:417.58:15-1.49:016.26:218:05Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:097.15:187.79:13-1.69:575.76:228:03Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:247.15:517.810:05-1.610:445.16:248:01Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:367.16:217.810:53-1.411:294.46:257:59Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:417.06:487.811:37-0.86:277:57Full Moon30Mon
31Tue5:436.97:147.712:153.612:190.06:287:55Full Moon31Tue
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 12:21 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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