Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 2:01 pm (-2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 6:23 am (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jan 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:368.22:388.09:586.410:20-2.38:034:27Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:138.53:267.910:486.411:03-2.58:034:28Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:528.84:197.711:426.311:49-2.38:034:29Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:328.95:167.412:415.98:034:30Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:128.96:186.812:36-1.81:465.48:034:31Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:528.97:276.11:24-1.02:564.78:024:32Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:328.88:495.42:130.14:083.88:024:34Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:118.710:375.03:041.45:182.88:024:35Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri10:498.53:592.86:191.88:014:36Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:485.311:28 AM8.35:034.07:120.98:014:37Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:266.112:068.16:175.17:560.18:004:39Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:346.912:457.97:345.88:36-0.48:004:40Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:267.61:247.68:446.29:12-0.87:594:41Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:098.12:057.59:446.39:47-0.97:584:43New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:468.42:477.310:346.310:22-1.07:584:44New Moon15Thu
16Fri6:218.53:307.111:186.110:58-0.87:574:46New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:528.44:147.012:015.97:564:47New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:208.44:586.712:455.77:554:48Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:468.35:456.412:11-0.21:315.37:544:50Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:108.26:346.012:470.32:184.97:534:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:358.17:305.61:241.03:074.37:534:53Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:028.18:355.21:591.83:553.77:524:55First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:327.99:564.92:362.74:433.07:504:56First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:037.83:143.65:312.27:494:58First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:005.010:36 AM7.74:034.66:171.47:484:59First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:215.711:12 AM7.75:165.47:030.57:475:01Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:236.511:52 AM7.76:416.07:48-0.47:465:02Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:037.212:387.77:536.38:32-1.27:455:04Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:397.71:307.88:516.39:17-1.87:435:06Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:128.22:277.99:426.210:02-2.17:425:07Full Moon30Fri
31Sat5:468.43:277.910:325.810:48-2.17:415:09Full Moon31Sat
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 10:12 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 19% 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 (19% 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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