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 4h 28m at 4:28 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 pm (8.0 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 - Aug 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:257.27:177.911:20-2.111:535.95:468:49Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:257.27:437.912:02-2.15:488:47Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:277.18:098.012:405.312:44-1.75:498:46Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:306.78:368.01:314.51:27-0.95:508:44Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:376.29:048.02:273.62:090.25:528:43Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:535.69:328.03:242.52:521.65:538:41Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:245.210:037.94:211.43:373.05:548:40Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:275.35:200.44:304.45:568:38Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:296.06:19-0.45:425.55:578:36Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:496.87:18-0.97:206.25:598:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:427.48:16-1.28:586.46:008:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:517.05:247.79:10-1.410:106.26:018:31Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:556.86:007.99:59-1.410:575.96:038:30Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:006.86:337.810:43-1.311:335.56:048:28New Moon14Thu
15Fri3:596.77:027.711:23-1.06:068:26New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:526.67:277.612:095.012:01-0.66:078:24New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:426.47:477.512:464.512:370.06:088:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:326.28:047.41:253.91:130.76:108:20Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:255.98:217.32:053.31:481.66:118:19Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:225.68:417.22:462.62:242.66:128:17Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:295.39:047.03:282.03:013.66:148:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:595.39:296.84:111.53:404.56:158:13First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:355.64:581.04:335.46:178:11First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:236.25:500.76:126.06:188:09First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:116.76:470.38:066.36:198:07First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:447.17:45-0.19:146.36:218:05Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:136.55:117.38:40-0.69:466.16:228:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:256.75:357.59:30-1.010:165.86:248:01Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:336.95:587.610:15-1.310:505.26:257:59Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:397.16:207.610:58-1.311:294.36:267:57Full Moon30Sat
31Sun4:437.16:427.711:40-0.96:287:55Full Moon31Sun
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 8:03 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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