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 4h 09m 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 - Jan 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:105.410:53 AM8.54:364.86:530.08:034:27Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:496.411:27 AM8.35:546.07:40-0.78:034:28Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:537.412:058.07:236.78:23-1.28:034:29Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:398.112:477.88:447.09:04-1.48:034:30Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:188.51:347.69:497.09:43-1.58:034:31New Moon5Fri
6Sat5:548.62:247.410:416.810:21-1.48:024:32New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:288.73:157.211:256.510:59-1.18:024:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:588.64:057.012:096.28:024:35New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:268.54:546.712:545.88:014:36Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:498.45:456.312:12-0.21:415.38:014:37Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:098.36:405.812:470.52:284.68:004:38Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:288.27:425.31:211.33:153.98:004:40Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:508.18:584.91:522.34:003.27:594:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:148.010:494.82:213.44:452.47:594:42First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:397.92:434.55:301.67:584:44First Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:067.86:160.87:574:45First Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:357.77:020.07:564:47Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:207.111:10 AM7.76:437.07:48-0.87:554:48Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:407.711:57 AM7.88:047.28:34-1.57:554:50Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:058.112:587.99:007.29:19-2.07:544:51Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:318.42:047.99:476.910:03-2.37:534:53Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:578.53:107.910:346.410:47-2.27:524:54Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:248.74:157.711:245.711:30-1.77:514:56Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:528.85:217.212:184.87:504:57Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:208.86:296.612:13-0.81:153.87:484:59Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:498.87:436.012:560.42:132.77:475:00Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:198.89:135.61:391.83:121.77:465:02Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:508.611:165.52:233.34:110.97:455:04Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:228.43:124.75:110.27:445:05Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:226.29:58 AM8.04:185.96:12-0.27:425:07Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:467.010:40 AM7.75:586.67:11-0.57:415:08Waning Crescent31Wed
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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