Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 44m at 7:56 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:41 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:127.86:006.911:301.011:312.56:477:43Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:357.87:007.112:090.06:457:44Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:597.77:597.312:153.512:48-0.76:437:46Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:257.59:007.31:024.41:29-1.06:417:47Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:527.310:057.31:545.12:11-1.06:397:49Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:226.911:187.22:555.72:56-0.76:377:50Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:536.54:116.03:47-0.26:357:52Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:337.28:30 AM6.16:066.04:430.36:337:53Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:397.25:480.86:317:54Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:307.210:55 AM5.39:105.26:551.26:297:56Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:087.212:285.29:364.77:561.56:277:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:357.12:005.29:534.18:461.86:257:59Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:537.13:195.510:093.39:292.26:238:00Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:047.14:235.810:282.510:062.76:218:02Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:167.15:176.210:511.510:423.36:198:03New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:337.26:076.711:170.511:194.06:178:05New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:547.26:577.011:47-0.411:574.66:158:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:187.27:487.312:22-1.16:138:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:427.28:427.512:385.21:01-1.76:118:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:077.29:427.51:235.81:45-1.96:098:11Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:307.110:497.52:166.22:34-1.86:088:12Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:516.911:577.53:236.43:29-1.56:068:14First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:176.54:546.34:29-1.06:048:15First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:567.59:27 AM5.97:055.85:34-0.46:028:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:427.611:23 AM5.48:164.96:400.36:008:18First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:197.61:165.28:523.87:421.25:598:19Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:507.73:015.59:252.58:402.05:578:21Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:167.74:246.09:591.29:333.05:558:22Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:417.75:306.610:320.110:223.95:538:24Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:047.76:287.211:06-0.911:114.65:528:25Full Moon30Sun
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 11:18 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 69% 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 (69% 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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