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 3h 39m 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 - Sep 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:066.15:237.39:450.310:444.86:297:53Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:076.25:437.210:220.411:064.36:317:51Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:006.35:587.210:550.611:323.76:327:49Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:506.46:107.211:261.06:337:47Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:396.46:267.312:003.011:57 AM1.56:357:45Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:296.46:467.312:312.212:292.16:367:43Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:216.47:097.31:061.51:032.96:387:41Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:186.37:347.21:430.81:393.76:397:39Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:226.38:007.12:250.22:194.56:407:37Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:426.28:277.03:13-0.33:055.36:427:34Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:256.34:07-0.54:075.96:437:32Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:596.75:09-0.65:416.26:457:30Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:577.06:17-0.67:236.16:467:28Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:377.27:25-0.78:355.56:477:26Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:496.54:107.48:28-0.69:264.76:497:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:156.54:387.59:22-0.310:093.76:507:22Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:346.75:047.610:100.210:512.66:527:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:446.85:297.710:550.911:321.56:537:18New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:496.95:537.711:381.86:547:15New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:517.06:187.612:130.612:222.86:567:13Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:527.06:457.412:55-0.11:083.76:577:11Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:567.07:137.21:38-0.51:594.66:597:09Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:067.07:446.82:22-0.52:595.37:007:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:257.08:186.43:10-0.34:165.77:017:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:457.04:030.06:095.87:037:03First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:537.15:030.58:145.67:047:01First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:457.26:100.99:065.27:066:59First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:247.27:181.19:354.77:076:56Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:495.43:537.28:171.39:554.27:096:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:095.64:137.19:041.510:133.67:106:52Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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