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 2h 08m 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 - Nov 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:207.95:476.61:04-1.02:326.37:595:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:097.91:43-0.87:004:49Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:017.81:26-0.47:024:48Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:527.72:130.17:044:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:357.73:050.67:054:45First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:087.64:001.17:454.67:074:43First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:327.64:571.77:443.87:084:42First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:547.75:552.47:562.87:104:40Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:195.21:157.76:513.18:191.57:114:39Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:455.91:387.87:443.98:480.27:134:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:526.72:047.98:344.69:21-1.17:144:36Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:487.42:318.09:225.49:59-2.17:164:35Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:418.03:018.110:116.010:40-2.87:184:34Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:338.43:358.111:026.411:25-3.17:194:33Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:268.64:157.911:576.77:214:31Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:208.65:037.512:13-2.91:046.77:224:30Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:148.56:026.91:04-2.32:286.57:244:29Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:078.57:186.11:59-1.54:265.97:254:28Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:568.48:525.32:55-0.46:094.97:274:27Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:388.310:504.83:530.87:023.87:284:26Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:148.24:542.07:412.67:304:25Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:045.012:438.15:573.28:131.57:314:24Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:405.71:087.97:014.38:400.57:324:23Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:506.61:287.78:035.29:06-0.27:344:23Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:447.31:487.69:015.99:32-0.87:354:22New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:307.92:107.49:556.310:01-1.27:374:21New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:118.32:357.310:466.610:31-1.37:384:20New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:498.43:037.211:376.711:05-1.37:394:20New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:268.53:347.012:316.87:414:19Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:038.44:076.81:346.77:424:19Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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