Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 7:56 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:41 pm (4.9 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 - Jan 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:098.93:487.911:447.011:47-2.68:044:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:449.04:557.512:446.58:034:27Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:198.96:036.912:34-2.01:515.88:034:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:538.97:196.01:20-1.03:014.88:034:30Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:258.98:485.32:060.24:093.68:034:31First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:558.810:484.92:511.85:122.38:034:32First Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:268.63:393.46:071.18:024:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:145.410:56 AM8.44:364.96:570.18:024:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:566.411:27 AM8.25:546.17:42-0.68:024:35Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:597.412:007.97:286.88:24-1.18:014:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:458.112:387.68:557.19:04-1.38:014:38Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:238.51:237.410:057.19:42-1.48:004:39Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:588.62:137.310:556.910:20-1.37:594:41Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:318.63:057.111:336.710:57-1.17:594:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:008.53:557.012:106.47:584:44Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:268.44:446.712:506.07:574:45Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:488.35:336.412:10-0.31:355.57:574:46Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:078.26:275.912:450.32:204.97:564:48Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:268.27:285.41:191.13:054.27:554:49Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:478.18:415.01:502.03:493.47:544:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:108.010:224.82:193.14:322.57:534:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:357.92:444.25:171.67:524:54Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:597.86:030.77:514:55Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:247.86:50-0.17:504:57Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:167.210:55 AM7.86:357.17:39-0.97:494:59Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:387.811:41 AM7.98:017.38:27-1.67:485:00Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:058.212:457.98:597.39:15-2.27:475:02Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:338.51:578.09:487.010:02-2.47:455:03New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:018.63:068.010:356.510:47-2.37:445:05New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:308.74:137.711:265.811:32-1.87:435:06New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:588.75:197.312:214.97:415:08Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 11:18 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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