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 2h 49m 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 - Jul 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:426.19:517.92:555.42:03-0.65:149:17Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:325.610:237.83:575.02:440.05:149:17Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:295.110:517.74:574.53:260.85:159:16Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:374.711:197.55:533.94:091.75:169:16Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:594.311:487.46:423.24:542.65:179:16Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:574.37:232.45:463.65:179:15Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:187.43:124.88:001.66:494.45:189:15Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:497.34:235.68:340.77:555.05:199:14Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:237.35:096.39:08-0.18:565.55:209:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:587.35:486.99:44-0.99:495.85:219:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:377.36:237.410:22-1.610:375.95:229:12New Moon11Sat
12Sun3:197.46:587.711:02-2.111:245.95:239:11New Moon12Sun
13Mon4:077.47:338.011:44-2.45:249:11New Moon13Mon
14Tue4:597.38:098.112:145.712:28-2.45:259:10Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:567.08:468.21:095.41:14-2.15:269:09Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:566.69:248.22:094.92:01-1.45:279:08Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:026.010:028.23:134.22:50-0.55:289:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:185.410:398.14:203.43:390.75:299:06First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:504.911:178.05:272.44:322.05:309:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:514.96:301.45:323.35:329:04First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:415.47:290.56:424.45:339:03Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:367.74:006.28:21-0.27:595.15:349:02Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:187.54:577.09:07-0.89:115.55:359:01Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:027.35:447.59:49-1.210:135.75:368:59Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:487.16:247.710:29-1.311:065.65:388:58Full Moon25Sat
26Sun3:346.97:007.811:07-1.311:515.55:398:57Full Moon26Sun
27Mon4:206.87:337.811:44-1.25:408:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:066.68:037.812:355.312:22-0.95:418:54Full Moon28Tue
29Wed5:526.48:307.71:185.01:00-0.55:438:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:396.18:547.62:034.61:380.15:448:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:285.89:187.52:504.22:160.75:458:50Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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