Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 2:16 am (6.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:23 am (6.9 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 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:294.67:002.25:382.55:149:17First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:247.92:255.07:561.36:443.75:149:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:027.73:495.88:420.47:544.55:159:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:387.54:516.59:21-0.29:015.15:169:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:147.35:417.19:56-0.710:025.55:179:16Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:497.16:237.510:29-1.010:555.75:189:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:267.07:017.711:02-1.111:435.75:189:14Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:046.87:357.811:37-1.25:199:14Full Moon8Tue
9Wed4:456.78:067.812:285.612:12-1.15:209:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:276.58:357.81:135.512:48-0.95:219:13Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:126.29:027.72:015.31:25-0.55:229:12Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:595.99:287.72:505.02:03-0.15:239:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:505.59:567.73:414.52:410.55:249:10Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:475.110:267.64:314.03:191.25:259:10Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:564.710:587.65:203.43:592.15:269:09Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:184.511:317.56:072.64:443.05:279:08Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:074.66:521.75:403.95:289:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:067.53:055.27:370.86:504.65:299:06Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:437.54:146.08:22-0.28:015.25:319:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:247.55:026.79:06-1.19:055.55:329:04Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:097.65:447.39:51-1.910:025.65:339:03Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:007.76:237.710:36-2.410:555.45:349:02New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:557.77:018.011:22-2.611:485.25:359:00New Moon23Wed
24Thu4:537.57:398.112:09-2.45:378:59New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:527.28:178.212:444.712:56-1.95:388:58Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:546.88:558.21:444.21:44-1.15:398:57Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:596.29:338.12:483.62:33-0.15:408:55Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:125.610:128.03:532.93:231.15:428:54First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:425.110:507.84:592.14:172.45:438:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:385.16:041.55:173.65:448:51First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:235.67:050.86:304.55:468:50First Quarter31Thu
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 4:19 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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