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 4h 29m 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 - Jan 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:358.47:055.61:090.33:034.88:044:27Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:008.48:185.11:431.23:493.98:034:28First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:268.39:494.82:182.24:352.98:034:29First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:528.32:543.45:211.78:034:30First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:015.010:20 AM8.23:354.66:090.68:034:31First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:345.810:50 AM8.24:395.86:57-0.58:034:32Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:406.911:26 AM8.36:166.67:46-1.58:024:33Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:217.712:118.37:417.18:35-2.28:024:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:588.31:088.38:507.29:23-2.78:014:36Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:348.62:138.29:496.910:11-2.88:014:37Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:098.83:198.010:456.510:57-2.58:004:38Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:428.94:247.611:425.911:43-1.98:004:40Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:158.95:287.112:435.27:594:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:478.96:356.412:28-0.91:464.37:594:42Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:178.87:485.71:110.32:483.47:584:44Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:468.79:205.21:541.73:482.57:574:45Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:158.411:325.22:383.14:451.77:564:47Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:438.13:254.55:401.17:564:48Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:395.910:12 AM7.84:295.66:320.57:554:50Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:036.810:45 AM7.56:036.57:210.27:544:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:537.511:25 AM7.37:506.88:05-0.17:534:53Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:327.912:137.29:146.88:46-0.37:524:54Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:058.11:087.110:016.79:23-0.57:514:56Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:348.22:037.110:306.59:59-0.67:504:57New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:598.22:557.110:576.210:32-0.67:494:59New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:208.23:447.011:275.911:05-0.47:475:01New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:388.24:336.812:015.47:465:02New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:558.25:236.512:384.87:455:04Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:148.36:186.212:090.41:174.07:445:05Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:368.37:185.812:421.21:593.27:425:07Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:008.28:295.51:152.22:442.37:415:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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