Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 49m at 6:14 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:20 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Sep 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:465.68:556.93:161.42:584.16:307:53First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:145.69:206.84:000.83:415.06:317:51First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:296.04:510.44:435.76:327:48First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:036.55:490.06:256.26:347:46First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:527.06:52-0.47:596.36:357:44Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:277.37:56-0.88:596.16:377:42Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:536.74:587.58:54-1.29:435.66:387:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:116.95:257.69:47-1.310:254.86:397:38Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:247.15:517.710:35-1.211:083.96:417:36Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:337.26:177.811:20-0.711:542.86:427:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:397.26:437.812:040.26:447:32Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:457.07:107.812:411.712:481.36:457:30Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:536.87:387.71:300.81:342.56:467:28Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:076.68:087.52:200.12:243.86:487:25Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:346.68:397.13:11-0.33:224.96:497:23Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:126.74:05-0.44:415.66:517:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:407.15:03-0.36:516.06:527:19Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:487.46:080.09:105.76:537:17Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:387.57:160.310:015.36:557:15Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:265.74:197.68:200.410:294.96:567:13Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:515.74:517.59:140.610:464.56:587:11Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:015.95:167.49:580.811:014.06:597:09Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:576.15:357.210:351.011:203.57:007:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:466.25:487.211:081.411:432.87:027:04New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:316.46:007.111:401.97:037:02New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:176.56:167.112:102.112:122.57:057:00New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:056.56:367.112:391.412:463.37:066:58Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:556.66:587.01:110.81:224.07:086:56Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:516.67:216.81:460.32:024.87:096:54Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:576.77:396.72:26-0.12:485.47:106:52Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (38% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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