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 1h 54m 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 - Mar 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:117.210:07 AM6.76:526.46:360.16:525:55Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:027.611:21 AM6.48:446.17:400.36:505:57Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:427.712:436.39:295.68:320.46:485:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:147.71:566.39:555.29:130.56:466:00Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:407.72:566.410:154.79:490.86:446:02New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:017.63:476.410:374.110:211.26:426:03New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:157.54:356.411:033.410:521.76:406:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:277.55:216.411:312.711:232.36:386:06New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:417.56:086.412:022.06:366:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:007.56:586.412:351.46:336:09Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:227.48:536.312:283.72:100.97:317:11Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:467.29:576.32:024.52:500.47:297:12Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:097.111:256.32:395.23:350.27:277:14Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:287.03:205.84:270.07:257:15First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:266.58:40 AM6.94:226.35:28-0.17:237:17First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:456.89:12 AM6.86:126.56:34-0.27:217:18First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:267.111:16 AM6.67:526.37:40-0.47:197:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:557.312:556.58:515.88:39-0.47:177:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:207.52:226.69:344.99:31-0.27:157:23Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:437.73:416.810:163.710:180.27:137:24Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:067.84:537.010:572.411:021.07:117:26Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:308.05:597.211:401.211:461.97:097:27Full Moon22Thu
23Fri5:568.17:047.312:240.17:067:29Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:258.18:097.312:313.01:09-0.77:047:30Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:557.99:177.21:194.01:56-1.17:027:32Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:287.710:337.22:114.92:45-1.17:007:33Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:037.311:567.23:135.53:38-0.86:587:35Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:446.84:335.94:36-0.36:567:36Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:157.29:35 AM6.36:316.05:410.26:547:38Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:197.310:47 AM5.88:395.66:520.76:527:39Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:087.412:205.59:315.07:591.16:507:41Waning Crescent31Sat
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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