Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 4:28 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 10:20 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:297.62:545.610:454.49:391.16:487:42Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:557.54:015.811:003.810:191.56:467:44Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:147.34:546.011:163.110:532.06:447:45Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:267.25:426.211:362.411:272.66:427:47Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:367.26:286.412:011.66:407:48Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:507.27:136.612:003.212:280.96:387:50Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:097.18:016.812:353.912:570.36:357:51Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:307.08:526.91:124.61:30-0.26:337:53Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:516.99:516.91:535.22:07-0.56:317:54Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:076.711:047.02:405.82:49-0.66:297:56Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:006.63:396.23:38-0.66:277:57Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:297.14:35-0.56:257:58Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:417.25:39-0.36:238:00Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:287.46:47-0.26:228:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:027.512:215.78:555.27:510.16:208:03Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:297.51:585.89:214.28:470.56:188:04Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:537.63:256.19:552.99:381.16:168:06Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:167.74:416.510:321.510:252.06:148:07New Moon18Fri
19Sat4:407.85:507.011:110.111:123.06:128:09New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:057.96:547.411:51-1.111:594.06:108:10New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:337.97:567.712:34-1.96:088:12Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:027.79:007.812:504.91:18-2.26:068:13Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:337.410:077.81:475.62:05-2.16:048:15Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:077.011:177.82:576.12:55-1.76:038:16Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:436.44:346.23:49-1.06:018:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:257.74:49-0.25:598:19First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:257.75:540.65:578:21First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:147.611:39 AM4.89:234.57:011.25:568:22First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:527.51:394.89:493.98:021.85:548:23Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:217.33:155.110:083.18:532.45:528:25Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 1:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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