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 7h 39m 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 - Dec 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:238.312:58-0.77:434:18Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:038.21:41-0.27:444:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:398.22:260.37:464:17Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:098.19:094.73:131.07:314.67:474:17Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:348.110:574.54:021.87:203.87:484:17Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:598.14:562.77:282.77:494:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:574.812:248.15:543.67:501.57:504:16Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:415.612:498.16:554.58:190.17:514:16Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:506.61:168.27:535.48:53-1.27:524:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:447.51:448.38:496.19:31-2.27:534:16New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:328.22:178.49:426.610:12-2.97:544:16New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:198.72:548.410:356.910:57-3.27:554:16New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:068.93:408.211:327.111:44-3.17:564:16Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:539.04:347.812:357.07:574:16Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:408.95:367.212:34-2.61:516.67:574:16Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:258.96:476.41:25-1.83:215.97:584:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:088.78:115.52:17-0.74:555.07:594:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:488.69:584.83:090.66:063.87:594:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:228.54:022.06:572.68:004:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:234.811:53 AM8.35:013.57:371.58:014:18Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:205.612:198.16:084.78:100.58:014:18Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:386.512:437.97:215.78:40-0.38:024:19Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:347.41:067.78:336.49:10-0.88:024:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:188.11:317.59:386.89:40-1.18:024:20Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:578.51:597.410:377.010:12-1.38:034:21Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:328.62:337.211:297.010:46-1.38:034:21Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:068.73:137.112:176.98:034:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:378.63:566.91:066.78:034:23Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:078.54:416.61:586.58:034:24Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:358.55:296.312:37-0.62:536.18:044:25Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:028.46:285.81:15-0.23:465.68:044:26Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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