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 4h 57m 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 - Nov 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:217.65:357.212:254.77:585:52New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:067.76:046.912:32-0.51:155.17:595:50Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:527.86:366.61:08-0.52:115.48:015:49Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:397.76:126.31:47-0.32:175.57:034:47Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:297.76:535.91:280.03:385.57:044:46Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:217.67:445.52:130.55:245.37:064:44First Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:107.68:525.13:021.06:434.97:074:43First Quarter7Wed
8Thu11:537.610:124.93:561.57:214.47:094:41First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:297.54:552.07:433.87:104:40First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:597.65:562.58:013.17:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:085.21:277.66:542.98:242.27:144:37Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:245.71:567.77:463.38:511.27:154:36Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:256.32:267.88:343.79:220.27:174:34Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:187.02:587.89:204.29:56-0.77:184:33Full Moon14Wed
15Thu5:087.53:337.910:064.610:35-1.57:204:32Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:578.04:097.810:545.011:17-2.07:214:31Full Moon16Fri
17Sat6:488.34:497.611:465.47:234:30Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:408.45:347.312:02-2.112:465.67:244:29Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:358.56:256.812:51-1.91:555.77:264:28Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:308.47:276.21:42-1.33:195.47:274:27Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:268.48:435.62:37-0.54:574.97:294:26Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:188.310:195.13:360.46:244.07:304:25Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:058.34:391.47:213.17:324:24Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:165.112:478.25:452.48:022.17:334:23Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:575.51:248.16:513.38:351.27:344:22Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:116.21:557.97:524.19:050.57:364:21Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:106.92:237.78:474.79:34-0.17:374:21New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:597.42:497.69:385.210:04-0.57:394:20New Moon28Wed
29Thu5:437.83:177.410:265.510:34-0.87:404:19New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:248.13:477.211:145.811:07-0.87:414:19New Moon30Fri
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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