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 2h 19m 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 - Aug 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:146.85:047.38:45-0.49:526.15:468:49Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:066.65:417.59:30-0.510:406.05:488:47Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:036.66:137.610:10-0.611:105.85:498:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:596.66:397.610:47-0.611:375.55:508:44Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:506.67:017.511:21-0.65:528:43Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:396.57:197.512:075.111:54 AM-0.45:538:41Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:276.47:357.512:404.612:250.05:548:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:176.27:527.51:154.012:570.55:568:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:095.98:137.51:533.41:291.25:578:36Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:065.68:377.52:332.62:022.15:588:35Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:115.49:037.43:151.82:363.16:008:33Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:305.39:297.34:011.13:134.16:018:31Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:265.44:520.43:555.06:038:30Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:425.95:48-0.25:015.86:048:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:496.66:50-0.86:456.36:058:26Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:297.07:52-1.38:146.36:078:24Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:367.35:027.48:50-1.69:196.06:088:22Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:517.35:327.69:43-1.810:125.36:108:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:057.36:007.710:32-1.711:024.56:118:19New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:157.26:287.811:17-1.311:513.66:128:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri5:227.16:547.912:01-0.56:148:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:276.87:217.912:402.612:440.56:158:13Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:336.57:487.81:301.71:271.76:178:11Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:446.28:167.62:201.02:132.96:188:09Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:066.08:467.43:110.53:034.06:198:07First Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:466.09:187.04:040.24:045.06:218:05First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:266.34:590.25:275.76:228:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:456.76:000.37:215.96:248:01First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:407.17:050.39:065.86:257:59Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:237.28:080.49:555.56:267:57Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:586.04:567.39:020.310:225.26:287:55Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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