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 3h 43m 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 - Feb 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:268.86:276.712:15-0.91:183.97:405:10Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:548.77:416.112:580.32:162.87:395:11Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:228.69:125.61:411.83:141.87:375:13First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:518.511:175.62:243.34:120.97:365:15First Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:218.23:134.75:110.37:345:16First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:276.29:53 AM7.84:196.06:10-0.17:335:18First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:527.110:31 AM7.46:086.77:08-0.47:315:19Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:447.711:19 AM7.18:316.98:01-0.57:305:21Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:248.112:236.910:006.68:48-0.57:285:23Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:588.21:296.810:326.49:30-0.57:275:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:288.22:296.810:496.110:08-0.47:255:26Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:548.13:226.811:095.710:42-0.27:235:28Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:158.04:106.711:355.211:150.27:225:29Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:317.94:586.512:074.67:205:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:457.95:476.312:414.07:185:33Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:017.96:396.012:181.41:183.37:175:34Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:207.97:385.712:492.21:552.67:155:36Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:427.88:475.61:193.22:341.97:135:37Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:047.610:245.51:484.23:181.27:115:39Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:267.52:165.14:070.77:095:41Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:457.45:030.17:085:42Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:037.36:05-0.47:065:44Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:347.39:55 AM7.36:437.07:07-0.97:045:45Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:587.711:31 AM7.38:016.98:05-1.37:025:47Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:237.912:587.48:516.48:56-1.67:005:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:488.12:167.59:355.79:44-1.56:585:50New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:128.23:277.510:204.810:28-1.16:565:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:368.34:347.311:063.711:11-0.26:545:53New Moon28Tue
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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