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 1h 40m 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 - Apr 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:087.13:356.14:12-1.16:487:42First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:437.18:58 AM6.75:036.25:17-0.76:467:44First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:507.310:24 AM6.26:576.06:26-0.36:447:45First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:397.412:055.98:325.37:340.26:427:47Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:177.51:475.89:194.38:340.76:407:48Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:497.63:196.09:563.29:271.36:387:50Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:167.64:346.310:302.110:142.16:367:51Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:397.65:376.711:041.110:582.96:337:53Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:017.66:337.011:370.211:423.76:317:54Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:237.57:277.212:12-0.46:297:56Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:477.38:197.412:274.412:48-0.86:277:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:137.19:127.41:155.01:25-0.96:257:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:426.910:107.32:095.52:06-0.86:238:00Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:136.611:147.23:125.82:50-0.46:228:01Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:486.24:305.93:390.06:208:03Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:207.18:32 AM5.96:205.84:330.56:188:04Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:187.15:331.06:168:06Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:037.111:00 AM5.28:484.96:351.46:148:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:347.012:305.09:104.37:341.86:128:09Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:557.02:005.19:263.68:252.26:108:10Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:117.13:215.59:452.79:102.76:088:12Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:277.14:286.010:081.69:523.26:068:13Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:487.25:266.510:360.510:333.96:048:15New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:117.36:197.011:08-0.611:154.56:038:16New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:387.47:117.511:44-1.511:595.16:018:18New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:077.58:047.712:24-2.15:598:19New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:387.49:007.812:465.61:09-2.45:578:20Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:147.310:007.81:396.01:58-2.45:558:22Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:557.011:027.82:436.22:51-2.05:548:23Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:506.54:066.13:48-1.45:528:25First Quarter30Thu
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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