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 3h 42m 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 - Jul 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:086.68:537.91:306.012:53-1.25:149:17Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:576.39:197.82:195.71:30-0.85:149:17Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:495.99:417.83:115.22:07-0.25:159:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:455.410:017.74:014.62:420.65:169:16Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:494.910:237.74:493.93:161.55:179:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:074.410:477.65:323.13:492.65:179:15Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:494.311:127.56:132.14:223.75:189:15Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:494.86:541.25:024.75:199:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:360.25:209:13Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:067.55:116.68:19-0.87:546.45:219:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:387.55:457.29:04-1.79:066.75:229:12Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:197.76:187.79:49-2.410:046.75:239:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:137.76:508.010:36-2.910:566.65:249:11New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:177.87:238.111:23-3.011:496.25:259:10New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:247.67:558.212:10-2.85:269:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:327.38:278.312:475.612:56-2.35:279:08Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:406.78:588.31:494.81:42-1.35:289:07Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:516.09:288.32:543.82:27-0.15:299:06Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:125.39:598.23:582.73:121.45:309:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:544.910:298.05:001.73:592.95:329:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:055.16:000.74:544.35:339:03First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:575.96:570.06:075.55:349:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:116.77:50-0.67:436.25:359:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:137.25:027.38:40-0.99:196.45:368:59Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:577.05:427.79:26-1.110:306.35:388:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:496.86:187.810:07-1.111:136.15:398:57Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:446.76:497.810:46-1.111:455.95:408:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:376.77:177.711:23-1.05:428:54Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:286.67:407.612:165.611:58 AM-0.85:438:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:166.47:597.612:515.212:31-0.45:448:51Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:046.28:167.61:294.71:040.15:458:50Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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