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 2h 29m 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 - Aug 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:555.98:337.62:094.11:360.75:478:49Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:505.58:547.52:493.42:081.65:488:47Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:535.29:177.43:312.72:392.65:498:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:075.09:427.34:131.93:113.65:518:44Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:515.010:077.24:591.13:424.65:528:42Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:347.25:490.45:538:41Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:087.26:44-0.35:558:39Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:456.97:41-0.97:496.65:568:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:017.35:147.38:38-1.59:006.55:588:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:107.45:427.69:31-2.09:556.25:598:34Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:247.56:107.710:20-2.210:455.56:008:33New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:367.56:377.811:07-2.111:354.76:028:31New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:457.37:047.911:52-1.66:038:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:527.17:318.012:273.812:35-0.76:058:27Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:596.67:588.01:202.81:190.46:068:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:116.28:278.02:151.82:031.86:078:24Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:325.88:567.83:090.92:503.16:098:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:135.79:287.54:050.33:434.46:108:20First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:056.15:020.04:525.46:118:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:386.66:02-0.26:316.06:138:16First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:417.17:06-0.28:396.16:148:14Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:287.48:08-0.29:585.86:168:12Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:466.35:067.59:03-0.210:355.66:178:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:556.25:387.59:50-0.110:575.26:188:09Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:586.36:047.410:28-0.111:194.86:208:07Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:526.46:247.311:020.111:444.36:218:05Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:416.46:387.311:340.46:238:03Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:286.36:517.312:123.712:050.96:248:01Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:166.37:067.312:443.112:361.56:257:59Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:066.17:267.21:172.41:072.36:277:57Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:006.07:487.21:521.71:403.16:287:55Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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