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 2h 06m 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 - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:157.36:287.812:31-0.212:403.37:116:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:237.46:577.71:17-1.11:294.47:136:48Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:367.47:297.42:05-1.52:265.37:146:46Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:597.48:037.02:57-1.53:386.07:166:44Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:247.53:53-1.25:296.27:176:42Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:377.64:56-0.67:196:40Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:347.76:050.09:245.37:206:38Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:187.87:170.59:564.67:226:36Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:175.43:547.78:220.910:194.07:236:34Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:485.64:237.69:151.310:383.37:256:32Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:565.94:437.49:571.810:562.67:266:30Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:526.24:567.210:352.411:161.97:286:28New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:426.45:067.211:103.111:401.17:296:26New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:286.75:197.111:453.87:316:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:136.95:377.012:060.512:224.57:326:22New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:587.15:586.912:350.01:025.17:346:20Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:467.26:176.71:07-0.41:485.67:356:18Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:417.36:266.51:43-0.52:446.17:376:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:477.32:23-0.57:386:14Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:017.43:10-0.47:406:12First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:077.54:04-0.17:416:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:547.65:070.17:436:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:287.66:140.49:055.07:446:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:025.42:547.77:190.79:094.17:466:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:395.63:177.88:171.19:352.87:476:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:066.03:397.99:091.810:081.47:496:01Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:236.64:038.09:572.610:45-0.17:516:00Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:327.24:298.110:443.611:24-1.37:525:58Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:357.74:568.111:324.67:545:56Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:368.15:268.012:05-2.212:235.47:555:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:378.35:587.712:49-2.61:206.17:575:53Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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