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 (tomorrow) : 3:39 am (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 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 - Mar 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:167.612:116.78:255.98:03-0.26:525:55Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:597.91:216.69:265.68:52-0.26:505:57Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:368.02:256.610:035.29:340.06:485:58Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:078.03:206.610:334.810:130.26:466:00New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:347.94:096.611:024.310:490.66:446:02New Moon5Fri
6Sat5:567.74:556.611:333.811:241.16:426:03New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:147.65:406.512:063.26:406:05New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:317.56:276.412:422.76:386:06Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:517.47:186.212:342.41:192.26:366:08Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:157.38:146.01:113.21:581.76:346:09Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:427.19:235.91:494.02:401.46:326:11Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:116.911:015.92:314.73:261.16:306:12First Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:416.73:255.44:180.86:276:14First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:046.310:16 AM6.55:505.96:160.67:257:15First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:136.711:08 AM6.47:336.17:180.37:237:17First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:547.112:196.48:446.08:16-0.17:217:18Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:257.41:356.59:265.69:10-0.47:197:20Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:527.62:466.710:015.09:58-0.57:177:21Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:187.73:547.010:384.210:44-0.47:157:23Full Moon19Fri
20Sat5:447.94:587.211:183.311:280.07:137:24Full Moon20Sat
21Sun6:118.06:007.212:012.27:117:26Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:398.07:037.212:120.812:471.27:097:27Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:108.08:087.112:571.81:350.47:077:29Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:427.99:206.91:452.82:25-0.27:057:30Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:177.710:426.82:373.93:18-0.57:027:32Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:557.33:384.84:14-0.57:007:33Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:146.99:38 AM6.84:565.55:15-0.36:587:35Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:387.210:32 AM6.36:445.76:220.16:567:36Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:447.411:45 AM5.98:515.47:300.46:547:38Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:357.61:135.79:534.98:330.76:527:39Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:167.72:395.710:284.49:270.96:507:41Waning Crescent31Wed
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 12:45 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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