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 : 8:33 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 04m at 12:31 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:048.011:165.22:243.64:221.57:405:10Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:298.02:584.85:140.57:385:12Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:567.96:09-0.47:375:13Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:276.910:29 AM7.95:376.87:06-1.17:365:15Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:037.611:21 AM7.97:207.28:02-1.87:345:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:368.112:327.98:337.18:55-2.27:335:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:088.41:487.99:306.79:44-2.37:315:20New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:398.62:597.810:216.110:32-2.17:295:22New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:098.64:067.611:125.411:17-1.57:285:23New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:388.65:117.212:054.57:265:25Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:068.66:166.712:00-0.612:593.67:255:26Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:338.57:256.212:420.61:522.77:235:28Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:598.38:475.71:241.92:461.97:215:30Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:258.110:385.62:073.33:391.27:205:31First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:517.82:554.74:330.87:185:33First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:486.19:18 AM7.43:585.85:290.57:165:35First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:226.89:50 AM7.05:446.56:270.37:145:36First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:197.410:33 AM6.78:306.67:230.27:135:38Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:007.811:36 AM6.69:486.48:140.17:115:39Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:337.912:486.510:166.28:590.07:095:41Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:027.91:526.610:265.99:37-0.17:075:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:257.92:476.710:405.610:12-0.17:055:44Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:437.83:386.711:015.210:450.17:035:46Full Moon23Wed
24Thu5:587.84:266.711:284.611:160.47:015:47Full Moon24Thu
25Fri6:137.85:166.512:003.97:005:49Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:307.96:096.312:343.16:585:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:507.97:076.112:191.81:122.26:565:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:137.88:136.012:532.71:521.46:545:54Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 4:32 am — 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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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