Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 1:11 pm (-3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 5:18 am (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:217.211:237.03:075.03:36-0.96:487:42Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:126.84:185.34:36-0.56:467:44Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:397.110:16 AM6.45:455.35:41-0.16:447:45Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:447.211:36 AM5.97:194.96:490.46:427:47Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:367.31:085.78:344.27:550.96:407:48Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:187.52:415.89:253.48:541.46:377:50Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:547.53:586.110:042.59:451.96:357:51Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:257.55:006.510:391.710:312.56:337:53New Moon8Mon
9Tue4:517.55:546.811:131.011:153.16:317:54New Moon9Tue
10Wed5:157.46:447.011:460.411:573.66:297:56New Moon10Wed
11Thu5:397.27:307.212:210.06:277:57New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:067.18:167.212:414.112:57-0.36:257:59Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:356.99:037.21:284.61:35-0.36:238:00Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:076.79:547.12:195.02:16-0.26:218:01Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:436.410:507.03:165.22:590.16:198:03Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:246.011:496.94:255.33:470.56:188:04First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:135.75:465.34:390.96:168:06First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:456.910:16 AM5.37:145.05:361.36:148:07First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:306.911:32 AM5.18:114.56:361.66:128:09First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:046.912:565.18:433.97:352.06:108:10Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:327.02:205.39:083.28:282.36:088:12Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:577.13:335.79:352.39:162.76:068:13Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:247.24:366.310:041.210:013.16:048:15Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:547.45:316.810:380.210:453.66:038:16Full Moon24Wed
25Thu4:267.56:237.211:15-0.811:294.16:018:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:007.67:157.611:55-1.55:598:19Full Moon26Fri
27Sat5:377.68:087.812:174.512:39-2.05:578:21Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:187.49:047.81:084.91:27-2.15:558:22Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:037.210:027.82:075.22:17-1.95:548:23Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:546.711:027.73:165.33:11-1.35:528:25Third Quarter30Tue
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 9:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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