Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 6:20 pm (4.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 04m at 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 - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:578.510:134.83:220.66:103.87:434:18Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:308.44:181.96:542.47:444:18Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:294.912:008.45:193.37:331.07:464:17Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:225.712:298.46:254.58:09-0.27:474:17Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:396.712:588.37:345.68:45-1.27:484:16Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:377.61:288.18:396.39:21-1.87:494:16New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:268.32:007.99:406.79:58-2.17:504:16New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:098.72:357.710:386.910:35-2.17:514:16New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:508.83:147.511:356.911:14-1.97:524:16New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:308.83:567.212:356.87:534:16Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:098.74:436.81:406.57:544:16Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:468.65:346.412:36-0.92:536.17:554:16Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:208.46:315.81:17-0.34:035.67:564:16Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:488.37:385.21:590.55:014.97:574:16First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:128.19:024.72:381.55:454.17:574:16First Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:348.010:524.43:182.56:203.27:584:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:567.93:593.66:502.27:594:17First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:534.911:20 AM7.94:494.77:191.37:594:17Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:275.811:46 AM7.86:015.77:490.38:004:17Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:166.712:127.87:176.48:22-0.68:014:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:527.512:417.98:226.98:58-1.48:014:18Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:268.01:138.09:157.29:36-2.18:024:19Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:598.41:538.010:037.310:18-2.58:024:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:338.72:458.010:507.211:01-2.68:024:20Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:088.83:457.811:427.011:47-2.48:034:21Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:438.84:507.412:426.58:034:21Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:178.86:006.712:33-1.91:495.88:034:22Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:508.87:176.01:18-1.03:004.88:034:23Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:228.88:485.22:040.34:083.68:034:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:538.710:494.92:501.85:112.48:034:25Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun10:248.63:393.36:011.08:034:26Third Quarter31Sun
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 4:30 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 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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