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 : 6:14 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13m at 11:07 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Dec 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:247.92:038.09:336.69:59-2.37:434:18Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:058.32:398.010:216.810:41-2.77:444:18Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:478.63:218.011:116.911:26-2.87:454:17Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:308.74:137.712:086.87:474:17Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:138.75:147.212:13-2.51:156.57:484:17Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:568.76:246.61:02-1.92:336.07:494:16Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:368.77:465.71:52-0.94:005.17:504:16Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:148.69:255.02:430.35:173.97:514:16Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:508.511:364.83:351.76:172.67:524:16Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:238.44:323.17:041.47:534:16Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:445.411:54 AM8.35:374.57:450.37:544:16Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:106.412:248.16:515.68:21-0.67:554:16Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:117.412:557.98:056.38:55-1.27:564:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:598.11:277.89:126.79:30-1.57:564:16New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:418.52:017.610:126.910:04-1.67:574:16New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:198.72:407.411:046.910:40-1.57:584:16New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:558.73:237.211:546.711:17-1.37:594:17New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:298.74:096.912:456.57:594:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:008.64:566.61:386.28:004:17Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:298.55:476.212:33-0.52:355.88:014:18Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:548.46:435.71:110.13:305.38:014:18Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:188.37:495.21:470.94:214.68:024:19First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:418.29:104.72:221.85:043.78:024:19First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:068.210:564.62:572.85:432.88:024:20First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:328.13:333.96:201.88:034:21First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:565.111:00 AM8.04:195.06:560.88:034:21Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:286.111:28 AM8.05:406.07:35-0.38:034:22Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:116.912:008.17:066.68:15-1.28:034:23Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:467.712:388.28:157.08:58-2.08:034:24Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:208.21:258.29:127.19:42-2.68:044:25Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:548.52:218.210:047.110:27-2.78:044:26Full Moon31Thu
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 2:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (38% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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