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 4h 51m 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 - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:118.14:356.912:216.07:434:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:458.25:126.61:136.07:454:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:228.35:526.312:32-0.62:125.97:464:17Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:008.36:405.91:12-0.33:175.67:474:17Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:398.37:445.41:550.14:215.17:484:16First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:188.39:065.02:410.75:174.47:494:16First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:568.210:394.83:321.56:033.57:504:16First Quarter7Wed
8Thu11:338.24:302.46:452.47:514:16First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:245.012:108.35:353.27:261.27:524:16Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:055.712:488.36:424.18:070.07:534:16Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:196.61:278.47:464.78:48-1.17:544:16Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:177.42:088.48:455.29:30-1.97:554:16Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:088.02:518.39:415.610:14-2.47:564:16Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:558.53:378.110:375.810:58-2.57:574:16Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:418.84:267.811:355.811:43-2.27:574:16Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:278.95:177.312:395.77:584:16Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:128.96:126.712:30-1.61:495.47:594:17Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:568.87:126.01:17-0.83:085.08:004:17Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:408.68:235.32:060.24:294.48:004:17Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:218.49:554.82:561.35:423.68:014:18Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:598.23:492.56:392.88:014:18Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:104.811:33 AM8.04:483.67:222.18:024:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:575.412:047.85:554.57:561.48:024:20Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:106.112:347.67:045.28:260.88:024:20Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:036.81:057.58:085.78:540.38:034:21Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:457.31:397.59:036.09:23-0.18:034:22Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:217.72:167.49:516.19:54-0.58:034:22New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:528.02:547.310:336.210:25-0.78:034:23New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:218.23:347.211:146.110:59-0.98:034:24New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:508.34:167.111:566.011:34-0.88:044:25New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:188.44:337.012:415.88:044:26Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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