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 18m 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 - Mar 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:587.87:046.412:241.61:122.46:515:56Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:277.78:046.11:012.41:551.86:495:58Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:587.69:146.01:413.22:431.26:475:59Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:327.410:445.92:264.03:360.76:456:01First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:107.23:224.84:350.36:436:02First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:336.29:57 AM7.14:385.55:39-0.16:416:04First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:546.710:57 AM7.06:085.76:42-0.46:396:05Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:487.212:086.97:285.67:42-0.66:376:07Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:307.62:226.99:295.19:36-0.77:357:08Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:067.83:337.010:194.410:26-0.67:337:10Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:398.04:387.111:053.711:12-0.27:317:12Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:108.15:397.211:502.911:570.47:297:13Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:408.16:377.112:352.27:267:15Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:108.07:356.912:421.21:201.67:247:16Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:397.88:366.71:272.12:061.17:227:18Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:107.59:446.52:153.02:540.97:207:19Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:427.211:066.43:073.93:430.87:187:21Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:176.84:074.74:350.87:167:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:386.59:57 AM6.45:245.25:321.07:147:24Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:596.710:46 AM6.17:015.46:341.17:127:25Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:017.011:49 AM5.88:405.37:371.27:107:27Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:477.11:005.79:375.08:341.27:087:28Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:227.22:115.810:094.79:211.27:067:30Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:497.33:136.010:324.210:021.27:047:31Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:117.34:076.210:543.710:381.37:017:33Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:287.34:556.511:193.211:131.56:597:34New Moon26Wed
27Thu5:467.35:436.611:472.511:481.96:577:36New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:097.46:306.812:191.86:557:37New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:357.47:216.812:242.412:541.16:537:38Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:037.48:146.91:033.01:340.56:517:40Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:347.39:146.81:443.62:170.06:497:41Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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