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 3h 15m 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 - Aug 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:117.23:406.28:000.37:515.15:478:48Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:547.04:376.88:480.09:075.45:488:47Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:406.85:217.29:30-0.310:075.55:508:45Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:266.75:597.410:08-0.410:525.45:518:44Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:136.66:317.510:43-0.511:285.25:528:42Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:586.66:597.511:18-0.55:548:41Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:426.67:247.512:035.011:52 AM-0.45:558:39Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:266.57:457.512:384.712:27-0.15:568:37Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:116.38:077.51:154.41:020.25:588:36Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:586.18:327.51:554.01:370.75:598:34Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:485.88:597.42:373.52:131.36:018:32Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:445.59:307.33:213.02:502.16:028:30Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:505.210:027.24:072.43:302.96:038:29Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:105.110:377.14:571.74:173.86:058:27Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:585.35:511.05:194.66:068:25Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:445.86:470.36:375.16:088:23Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:027.13:486.47:43-0.47:545.46:098:21Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:557.14:346.98:37-1.08:595.36:108:20Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:547.25:137.39:29-1.59:535.06:128:18Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:577.35:487.610:18-1.710:444.66:138:16New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:007.46:237.811:05-1.611:334.06:158:14New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:017.46:577.911:52-1.36:168:12New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:027.27:307.912:243.312:38-0.66:178:10Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:046.88:047.81:162.61:250.36:198:08Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:086.48:397.72:112.02:131.46:208:06Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:206.19:157.53:071.53:042.56:228:04First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:485.89:537.24:041.14:023.66:238:02First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:315.95:040.95:124.56:248:00First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:026.36:050.76:385.06:267:58First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:116.77:070.68:115.26:277:56Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:186.24:037.08:060.59:245.16:287:54Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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