Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 53m at 1:11 pm (-3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:10 pm (8.4 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 - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:017.05:597.710:49-0.711:223.46:297:54New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:017.06:317.711:34-0.36:307:52New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:586.97:017.612:072.812:180.46:327:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:546.87:317.512:532.21:021.26:337:48Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:516.58:017.31:391.81:482.16:347:45Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:526.38:327.12:271.42:363.06:367:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:036.19:056.83:161.23:303.86:377:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:316.09:436.54:071.14:344.56:397:39First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:056.15:021.15:545.06:407:37First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:216.46:021.27:245.16:417:35First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:176.77:031.18:415.06:437:33Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:215.93:596.98:011.19:294.86:447:31Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:265.94:317.08:521.010:004.56:467:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:276.04:567.19:350.910:264.16:477:27Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:226.25:177.110:130.810:533.66:487:25Full Moon15Sat
16Sun4:136.55:377.210:490.911:213.06:507:22Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:016.65:597.311:241.111:532.46:517:20Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:506.86:247.312:001.56:537:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:406.86:537.312:291.712:392.06:547:16Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:346.87:257.31:091.11:202.76:557:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:326.77:597.21:530.52:053.46:577:12Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:376.68:377.02:410.12:574.16:587:10Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:546.69:216.83:35-0.13:594.77:007:08Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:206.64:34-0.25:175.17:017:05Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:396.95:38-0.16:475.17:027:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:397.26:460.08:074.87:047:01Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:436.13:277.47:520.19:064.17:056:59Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:046.24:067.58:510.39:513.47:076:57Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:196.44:417.69:430.610:312.77:086:55New Moon29Sat
30Sun4:256.75:117.610:301.111:091.97:106:53New Moon30Sun
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 5:10 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 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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