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 3h 17m 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 - Sep 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:467.07:077.812:133.312:21-0.16:297:53Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:516.87:337.81:002.21:031.06:317:51Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:006.58:007.81:491.21:472.26:327:49Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:186.38:307.72:410.32:333.56:337:47Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:516.29:037.43:35-0.43:274.76:357:45Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:406.54:33-0.74:395.76:367:43Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:136.95:35-0.76:266.26:387:41Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:187.36:42-0.68:536.06:397:39Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:077.67:50-0.510:015.66:407:37Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:586.14:467.78:52-0.310:335.26:427:34Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:196.15:187.69:43-0.110:564.76:437:32Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:276.25:467.510:260.111:194.16:457:30New Moon12Fri
13Sat4:246.36:077.411:030.511:453.56:467:28New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:146.46:227.211:381.16:477:26New Moon14Sun
15Mon6:026.46:357.112:132.812:111.76:497:24New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:506.36:507.112:432.212:452.56:507:22Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:406.37:087.01:161.51:213.36:527:20Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:346.37:306.81:501.02:004.26:537:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:356.37:536.62:270.62:434.96:547:15Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:566.38:136.43:070.43:375.66:567:13First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:476.53:530.35:026.16:577:11First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:156.84:480.36:597:09First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:077.15:520.27:007:07First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:427.37:000.19:275.87:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:026.04:097.48:03-0.19:315.37:037:03Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:286.24:317.58:58-0.29:574.57:047:01Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:456.44:527.69:46-0.110:303.47:066:58Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:566.75:137.710:300.411:072.27:076:56Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:047.05:367.811:121.111:480.97:096:54Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:097.26:017.811:562.27:106:52Full Moon30Tue
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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