Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 36m at 5:53 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:37 am (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:597.36:067.610:24-1.510:535.05:478:48New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:547.16:427.811:07-1.411:424.75:488:47New Moon2Tue
3Wed4:477.07:167.811:49-1.15:498:45New Moon3Wed
4Thu5:386.77:477.812:294.412:30-0.65:518:44Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:286.48:167.71:174.01:100.05:528:42Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:196.18:437.52:063.61:520.85:538:41Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:145.79:117.42:553.22:341.65:558:39Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:145.39:407.23:452.73:172.55:568:38First Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:295.010:127.14:372.34:053.45:588:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:255.05:291.95:014.25:598:34First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:215.46:231.56:114.86:008:32First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:335.97:161.17:295.26:028:31First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:136.64:196.48:060.78:365.46:038:29Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:036.64:546.78:510.29:275.36:048:27Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:556.75:237.09:32-0.210:075.26:068:25Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:476.85:497.210:12-0.510:434.96:078:24Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:406.96:147.410:50-0.711:204.46:098:22Full Moon17Wed
18Thu4:337.06:407.511:29-0.76:108:20Full Moon18Thu
19Fri5:267.07:087.712:003.912:09-0.56:118:18Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:216.87:397.712:443.212:510.06:138:16Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:196.68:137.81:322.51:340.86:148:14Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:236.38:487.72:241.82:201.76:168:12Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:345.99:277.63:191.23:102.76:178:10Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:015.710:107.44:180.64:073.76:188:08Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:455.95:200.25:164.56:208:07Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:166.36:25-0.16:405.06:218:05Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:236.87:29-0.38:055.16:238:03Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:586.74:147.28:29-0.49:154.96:248:01Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:056.74:567.49:22-0.410:084.56:257:59Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:106.65:327.510:09-0.310:504.16:277:57New Moon30Tue
31Wed4:096.76:037.510:51-0.111:283.66:287:55New Moon31Wed
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 9:15 pm — 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 35% 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 Third Quarter (35% 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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