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 4h 18m 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 - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:436.67:387.61:012.81:001.06:297:53Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:466.38:017.41:472.01:422.16:317:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:536.08:247.22:331.42:273.26:327:49Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:155.98:486.93:190.93:174.36:347:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:016.04:070.64:215.26:357:44Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:456.44:590.55:595.86:367:42Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:596.85:560.58:425.96:387:40Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:507.16:590.59:565.76:397:38Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:287.38:010.510:255.56:417:36Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:525.84:597.38:550.410:375.36:427:34Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:026.05:237.39:400.210:484.96:437:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:036.25:417.310:190.211:064.46:457:30New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:576.45:567.310:540.311:303.86:467:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:506.56:127.411:280.66:487:26New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:426.66:317.412:003.012:021.16:497:23New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:376.66:547.412:342.112:381.96:507:21Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:356.67:187.41:121.21:162.86:527:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:396.57:447.31:540.31:573.86:537:17Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:536.58:117.22:40-0.32:454.86:557:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:266.68:407.03:32-0.73:445.66:567:13First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:086.94:29-0.95:096.26:577:11First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:247.25:35-0.87:026.36:597:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:177.56:45-0.78:395.97:007:06Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:587.77:54-0.69:285.27:027:04Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:306.24:327.78:55-0.410:064.47:037:02Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:546.35:017.79:470.010:413.57:057:00Full Moon26Sun
27Mon4:076.55:277.710:330.611:172.67:066:58Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:116.75:487.611:141.311:531.77:076:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:106.86:087.511:552.27:096:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:076.86:287.312:300.912:363.27:106:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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