Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 4:28 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 10:20 am (4.6 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 - Mar 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:027.88:446.212:543.61:560.46:525:55Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:287.710:156.21:334.52:46-0.16:505:57First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:567.62:175.43:42-0.46:485:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:176.48:29 AM7.53:166.14:46-0.66:466:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:486.99:21 AM7.24:566.65:55-0.76:446:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:397.310:45 AM7.06:476.57:02-0.86:426:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:167.612:156.88:066.08:01-0.76:406:05Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:477.82:416.89:585.29:53-0.57:387:06Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:157.93:576.810:424.210:390.07:367:08Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:418.05:056.911:233.211:210.77:347:09Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:058.06:076.912:032.27:327:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:278.07:066.912:021.612:441.37:297:12Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:507.98:066.812:442.51:250.77:277:14Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:147.79:096.71:273.52:060.27:257:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:407.410:226.62:144.42:500.17:237:17Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:097.111:506.63:075.23:360.17:217:18Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:406.84:125.74:280.47:197:20Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:206.79:17 AM6.55:436.15:270.77:177:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:326.910:10 AM6.17:596.06:330.97:157:23Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:227.111:24 AM5.99:175.77:391.07:137:24Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:587.212:455.89:495.38:351.07:117:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:247.22:025.910:074.89:211.17:097:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:437.23:116.010:254.29:591.37:077:29Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:567.24:116.210:473.410:341.67:047:30Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:097.35:066.511:132.511:082.17:027:32New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:257.46:006.711:421.511:432.77:007:33New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:467.56:546.912:160.66:587:35New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:107.57:497.012:203.512:53-0.36:567:36Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:377.58:507.11:004.31:35-0.96:547:38Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:057.49:597.01:435.02:22-1.36:527:39Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:347.311:197.02:335.63:14-1.36:507:41Waxing 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 1:24 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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