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 1h 20m 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 - Jul 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:567.83:425.68:220.17:484.55:139:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:357.84:456.49:06-1.08:535.05:149:17Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:177.95:367.19:50-1.99:535.35:159:17Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:047.96:217.710:35-2.510:505.45:159:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:547.87:048.011:21-2.811:465.35:169:16New Moon5Thu
6Fri4:487.67:478.212:08-2.75:179:15New Moon6Fri
7Sat5:447.38:298.312:465.112:55-2.35:189:15Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:426.89:108.31:494.81:43-1.65:199:14Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:436.19:518.22:574.32:32-0.65:199:14Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:515.510:308.14:083.73:210.55:209:13First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:124.911:097.95:183.04:121.75:219:12First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:044.66:242.35:082.95:229:12First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:015.07:221.66:123.95:239:11First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:227.43:285.68:110.97:244.75:249:10Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:577.24:306.38:520.48:355.25:259:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:337.05:186.89:280.09:385.55:269:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:126.95:577.210:01-0.310:285.65:289:08Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:526.86:317.410:34-0.611:115.65:299:07Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:346.87:007.511:07-0.711:505.55:309:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:176.77:277.611:40-0.85:319:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:016.67:527.612:285.312:15-0.85:329:03Full Moon21Sat
22Sun5:456.58:167.71:085.112:50-0.65:339:02Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:326.28:437.71:504.71:26-0.35:349:01Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:225.99:127.82:354.32:040.25:369:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:185.59:447.73:233.72:430.95:378:59Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:235.110:177.74:133.13:251.85:388:58Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:414.910:537.65:052.34:112.75:398:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:194.95:591.45:073.75:418:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:165.36:540.56:174.55:428:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:137.63:386.07:49-0.47:335.15:438:52Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:017.64:346.78:41-1.18:445.35:458:51Waning Crescent31Tue
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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