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 1h 06m at 6:14 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:285.77:520.26:485.25:139:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:257.64:376.68:36-0.48:125.95:149:17Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:577.35:277.39:15-0.99:316.35:159:16Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:327.16:087.79:52-1.210:356.45:169:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:127.06:447.910:28-1.311:246.35:169:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:576.87:177.911:03-1.35:179:15Full Moon6Mon
7Tue3:456.87:467.912:046.211:39 AM-1.35:189:15Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:336.68:127.812:426.012:14-1.25:199:14Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:216.58:357.81:225.712:50-0.95:209:14Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:096.28:557.82:065.31:25-0.55:219:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:015.89:167.82:524.81:590.15:229:12Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:585.39:397.83:374.12:320.95:239:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:044.910:047.74:213.33:061.95:249:11Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:244.610:307.65:052.43:403.05:259:10Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:124.65:511.44:184.15:269:09Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:545.26:380.55:095.15:279:08Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:186.17:28-0.56:386.05:289:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:027.65:016.88:19-1.48:076.45:299:06Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:467.75:387.49:09-2.19:176.55:309:05Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:437.86:117.79:59-2.610:166.35:319:04New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:487.86:448.010:48-2.911:115.95:329:03New Moon21Tue
22Wed3:557.77:178.111:35-2.75:349:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:027.47:488.212:065.312:21-2.25:359:01Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:096.98:198.21:054.61:06-1.35:369:00Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:166.38:498.22:053.71:51-0.25:378:58Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:295.79:198.13:062.72:351.25:388:57Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:555.29:497.94:061.83:222.65:408:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:485.110:207.75:051.14:123.95:418:55First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:495.66:020.55:175.05:428:53First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:206.36:590.16:465.85:448:52First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:206.97:54-0.28:296.25:458:50Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:17 am — 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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