Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 45m at 4:28 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:347.06:077.112:280.212:444.27:126:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:287.16:306.91:03-0.21:314.97:136:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:267.16:546.71:40-0.42:255.57:156:45Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:317.17:206.42:20-0.33:345.97:166:43Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:467.17:456.13:040.05:176.07:186:41First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:007.13:560.37:196:39First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:577.24:550.77:216:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:387.26:011.09:235.17:226:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:077.27:061.29:304.67:246:33Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:505.43:277.38:021.49:393.97:256:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:105.63:427.38:501.69:573.07:266:29Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:235.93:587.49:322.010:211.97:286:27Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:276.44:177.510:122.610:510.77:296:25Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:266.94:407.610:523.311:25-0.57:316:23Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:237.35:057.711:334.17:326:21Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:217.65:327.712:03-1.412:174.97:346:19Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:207.86:027.612:46-2.01:065.67:366:17Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:247.96:357.41:32-2.22:026.17:376:16Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:337.87:147.12:23-2.13:136.47:396:14Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:457.88:106.53:20-1.64:546.37:406:12Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:487.84:22-0.97:425.87:426:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:407.85:29-0.18:354.97:436:08Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:217.86:380.79:103.97:456:06Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:245.32:547.87:431.69:392.87:466:05Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:045.63:227.78:402.410:061.87:486:03Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:206.13:437.69:313.210:320.87:496:01Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:216.74:007.510:174.010:580.07:515:59New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:157.24:177.411:024.711:26-0.67:535:58New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:037.64:377.211:475.411:56-1.07:545:56New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:487.84:597.112:355.87:565:54New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:337.95:236.912:29-1.11:286.27:575:53Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 8:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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