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 6h 28m 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 - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:047.94:556.412:44-0.92:406.46:594:51Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:037.81:26-0.57:004:49Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:027.82:12-0.17:024:48Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu11:557.73:050.57:034:46Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:357.74:041.07:054:45Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:057.75:061.48:284.37:074:43Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:267.76:061.98:263.67:084:42Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:525.01:447.77:002.48:362.67:104:40Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:175.52:037.77:493.08:571.47:114:39Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:266.22:257.88:353.79:240.27:134:38Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:256.92:497.99:194.49:56-1.07:144:36New Moon11Thu
12Fri5:207.53:148.010:045.210:33-2.07:164:35New Moon12Fri
13Sat6:138.03:428.010:515.811:14-2.67:184:34New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:078.44:117.911:426.411:59-2.87:194:33Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:048.54:447.712:426.77:214:31Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:048.55:227.312:48-2.61:566.87:224:30Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:038.56:176.61:41-2.03:406.57:244:29First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:598.42:38-1.27:254:28First Quarter18Thu
19Fri11:488.49:425.23:39-0.27:094.87:274:27First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:298.34:420.97:453.77:284:26First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:048.25:472.08:162.57:304:25Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:475.21:328.16:493.18:431.47:314:24Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:116.01:558.07:484.19:090.47:324:23Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:166.72:147.88:425.09:36-0.47:344:23Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:107.42:327.69:345.710:03-1.07:354:22Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:577.92:517.510:246.210:33-1.37:374:21Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:398.33:127.311:176.611:05-1.47:384:20Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:208.43:327.112:156.87:394:20Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:018.53:386.81:256.87:414:19Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:428.412:17-1.17:424:19Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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