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 6h 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 - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:266.72:417.59:184.69:50-0.56:584:51Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:137.33:067.59:585.210:23-1.47:004:50Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:007.73:337.610:405.711:00-1.97:024:48Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:488.04:017.511:256.111:42-2.27:034:47Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:398.24:317.412:166.47:054:45Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:338.25:057.212:28-2.21:186.67:064:44Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:298.25:536.71:19-1.92:376.47:084:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:248.17:206.12:13-1.34:216.07:094:41Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon11:138.19:055.43:11-0.46:105.17:114:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:548.110:595.04:120.66:593.97:134:38Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:308.15:151.77:372.77:144:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:025.21:018.16:192.88:111.47:164:35Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:385.91:298.07:213.88:440.27:174:34Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:496.71:557.98:194.79:16-0.77:194:33Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:477.42:217.89:145.49:49-1.47:204:32New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:378.02:487.710:076.010:23-1.77:224:31New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:238.33:177.511:006.310:58-1.87:234:29New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:068.53:487.211:556.511:35-1.67:254:28Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:508.54:236.912:576.57:264:27Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:338.45:026.612:15-1.22:116.47:284:26Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:168.212:57-0.77:294:25Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:578.11:41-0.17:314:24First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:338.07:595.22:260.66:135.07:324:24First Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:027.99:284.73:121.46:444.37:344:23First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:267.811:134.54:002.37:063.47:354:22First Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:497.84:533.27:272.57:364:21First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:274.912:127.85:524.17:501.47:384:20Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:585.712:387.86:534.98:160.47:394:20Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:566.51:047.87:515.68:47-0.77:404:19Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:427.31:337.98:436.29:21-1.67:424:19Full Moon30Mon
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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