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 46m at 2:01 pm (-2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:52 pm (8.4 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 - May 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:507.58:137.712:224.012:46-1.45:508:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:237.29:107.71:174.71:29-1.55:488:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:596.810:107.72:185.22:14-1.35:478:30Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:376.411:127.73:325.43:01-0.85:458:31Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:205.95:055.43:52-0.25:448:32Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:127.69:15 AM5.37:035.14:470.55:428:34Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:077.510:27 AM4.98:164.65:471.25:408:35Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:537.411:58 AM4.68:584.06:491.85:398:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:307.31:454.79:263.47:492.35:388:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:577.23:165.09:472.78:422.85:368:39Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:167.24:195.510:062.09:283.35:358:41Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:347.15:096.010:281.310:103.75:338:42Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:557.15:546.410:520.510:494.25:328:43New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:207.16:366.811:20-0.211:294.65:318:45New Moon14Thu
15Fri4:477.17:187.211:51-0.95:298:46New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:167.08:027.512:105.112:26-1.45:288:47New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:476.98:507.712:565.41:05-1.75:278:49Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:186.79:407.81:485.71:48-1.75:268:50Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:526.510:337.82:495.82:36-1.65:248:51Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:366.111:277.84:035.83:28-1.25:238:53First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:485.65:295.44:23-0.65:228:54First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:167.910:20 AM5.16:514.75:230.15:218:55First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:017.912:014.87:493.76:261.05:208:56First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:407.91:504.98:322.67:301.95:198:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:167.93:275.49:111.48:312.85:188:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:497.94:426.29:490.29:273.65:179:00Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:227.85:436.810:26-0.810:214.35:179:01Full Moon27Wed
28Thu3:547.76:367.411:04-1.511:144.95:169:02Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:277.67:267.811:42-1.95:159:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:017.38:158.012:095.312:21-2.05:149:04Full Moon30Sat
31Sun5:387.09:028.11:075.61:02-1.95:139:05Waning 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 5:56 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 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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