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 5h 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 - May 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:297.57:207.611:41-1.55:508:27Full Moon1Mon
2Tue4:557.48:117.812:015.312:18-1.85:488:28Full Moon2Tue
3Wed5:247.19:017.912:555.812:56-1.85:478:30Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:556.89:537.81:556.01:37-1.55:458:31Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:286.510:477.73:066.12:21-1.15:438:32Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:066.111:417.54:406.03:08-0.55:428:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:590.25:408:35Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:307.44:530.85:398:37Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:097.310:33 AM4.88:254.55:491.55:378:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:377.212:114.58:483.86:462.25:368:39Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:567.22:034.69:052.97:402.95:358:41Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:137.13:395.19:242.08:313.65:338:42Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:317.24:465.89:460.99:194.35:328:44Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:527.25:386.510:12-0.110:045.05:318:45Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:167.36:257.110:42-1.110:495.55:298:46New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:417.47:117.611:16-2.011:346.05:288:48New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:087.47:587.911:55-2.55:278:49New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:387.48:468.112:226.312:39-2.85:268:50Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:127.39:378.11:166.51:26-2.75:248:51Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:567.010:288.12:216.52:17-2.45:238:53Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:586.511:168.03:426.23:10-1.75:228:54Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:245.811:598.05:205.64:05-0.85:218:55First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:025.16:504.65:020.35:208:56First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:368.011:55 AM4.67:443.46:001.55:198:57First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:097.92:044.78:262.07:012.85:188:59Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:397.93:455.59:020.88:043.95:179:00Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:067.84:576.39:36-0.49:064.95:169:01Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:327.75:547.110:09-1.210:055.65:169:02Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:597.56:437.710:43-1.811:016.15:159:03Full Moon29Mon
30Tue3:277.37:278.011:17-2.111:576.35:149:04Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:597.18:098.211:53-2.15:139:05Full Moon31Wed
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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