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 2h 14m at 7:30 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:40 pm (4.4 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:498.06:576.712:131.012:582.16:525:55Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:228.08:016.412:551.91:481.46:505:57Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:567.99:186.11:412.82:420.86:485:59First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:347.710:556.12:323.83:390.46:466:00First Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:177.43:334.74:420.16:446:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:396.410:09 AM7.14:535.45:48-0.16:426:03First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:566.911:13 AM6.96:275.66:52-0.26:406:05Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:527.312:256.77:515.47:52-0.26:386:06Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:357.71:396.78:524.98:44-0.26:356:08Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:127.82:476.79:384.49:300.06:336:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:457.93:466.810:173.810:120.46:316:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:147.95:396.811:543.211:530.97:297:12Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:397.86:286.712:312.77:277:14Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:027.67:176.612:331.61:092.27:257:15Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:257.58:076.51:132.31:481.77:237:17Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:517.39:016.41:553.02:291.47:217:18Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:197.110:046.22:403.73:111.27:197:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:506.811:266.13:304.43:571.27:177:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:266.64:305.04:481.27:157:23Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:056.310:09 AM6.35:485.45:441.27:137:25Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:226.511:01 AM6.17:205.56:451.17:117:26Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:146.812:055.98:375.47:441.07:097:27Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:507.01:135.99:205.18:370.97:067:29Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:187.12:206.19:494.69:240.77:047:30Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:417.33:236.410:174.010:060.77:027:32Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:047.44:216.710:473.310:470.97:007:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:287.55:176.911:222.411:281.26:587:35New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:557.76:137.112:001.56:567:36New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:257.77:107.212:091.812:420.76:547:38Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:577.78:107.212:532.51:270.06:527:39Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:327.69:157.11:413.32:16-0.56:507:41Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 10:05 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 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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