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 3h 37m 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 - Nov 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:397.55:446.912:120.012:495.07:595:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:187.66:166.712:45-0.21:365.38:005:49Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:007.66:496.51:20-0.22:305.58:025:48Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:457.67:256.21:58-0.13:335.68:045:46Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:337.68:065.82:400.14:515.68:055:45Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:247.68:045.52:260.45:215.37:074:43First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:127.69:235.23:180.86:224.97:084:42First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:557.710:505.04:161.26:534.27:104:40First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:337.75:181.77:233.37:114:39Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:205.21:087.86:212.27:552.27:134:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:475.71:427.97:212.88:311.07:154:36Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:016.42:168.18:163.39:09-0.17:164:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:047.12:528.19:083.89:49-1.17:184:34Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:007.73:298.19:594.410:31-1.97:194:33Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:548.14:098.010:514.911:15-2.27:214:31Full Moon15Tue
16Wed6:478.44:517.811:465.37:224:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:418.55:377.312:02-2.212:495.57:244:29Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:368.56:296.812:50-1.82:035.57:254:28Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:318.57:286.11:41-1.13:335.37:274:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:278.48:405.42:35-0.25:204.77:284:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:188.310:144.93:320.86:394.07:304:25Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:058.14:331.87:303.27:314:24Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:174.912:458.05:382.78:072.47:334:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:565.31:177.86:423.58:351.77:344:22Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:076.01:437.67:424.28:591.17:354:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:026.62:057.58:364.79:230.57:374:21Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:487.12:297.49:235.29:490.07:384:20New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:287.52:567.310:075.510:17-0.37:394:20New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:047.83:277.210:505.710:47-0.67:414:19New Moon29Tue
30Wed6:388.04:007.111:335.911:19-0.77:424:18New Moon30Wed
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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