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 2h 53m 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 - May 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:017.79:07 AM5.95:525.64:49-0.55:508:26First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:527.710:44 AM5.37:364.85:530.45:498:28First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:357.712:374.98:293.76:571.45:478:29Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:117.72:325.19:072.57:582.35:458:31Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:417.64:005.79:391.48:553.35:448:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:077.65:076.410:100.39:484.15:428:33Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:307.56:037.010:40-0.510:384.85:418:35Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:537.36:527.411:11-1.111:285.35:398:36Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:187.27:387.711:43-1.55:388:38Full Moon9Sat
10Sun4:457.08:227.912:185.712:17-1.65:368:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:166.89:067.81:115.912:54-1.55:358:40Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:506.69:507.72:116.01:34-1.25:348:42Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:286.310:367.63:196.02:16-0.85:328:43Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:105.911:197.54:425.83:01-0.35:318:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:577.43:480.35:308:46Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:145.07:204.94:360.95:288:47Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:287.310:39 AM4.67:524.25:271.75:278:48Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:537.312:154.48:133.46:212.55:268:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:167.32:064.78:342.47:173.35:258:51Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:407.33:435.38:591.38:144.15:248:52Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:057.44:506.19:280.19:084.85:228:53Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:327.55:446.910:02-1.19:595.45:218:55Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:017.66:327.510:39-2.110:495.95:208:56New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:337.77:197.911:19-2.811:396.25:198:57New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:117.78:078.212:04-3.25:188:58New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:567.68:558.312:336.412:51-3.25:178:59Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:497.39:438.31:356.31:41-2.85:179:00Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:506.810:298.22:496.12:33-2.15:169:01Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:016.111:138.24:175.53:26-1.15:159:03First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:245.311:538.15:484.64:200.15:149:04First Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:064.67:013.45:151.45:149:05First Quarter31Sun
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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