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 07m at 6:20 pm (4.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:31 am (7.6 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 - May 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:537.13:415.29:442.58:493.25:508:26Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:077.04:435.710:041.69:353.95:498:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:197.05:346.310:260.810:174.55:478:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:377.06:186.710:500.010:575.05:458:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat3:597.06:587.111:17-0.711:365.45:448:32New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:247.07:397.411:48-1.25:428:34New Moon6Sun
7Mon4:507.08:217.612:185.812:23-1.65:418:35New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:156.99:077.71:026.11:02-1.85:398:36Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:366.89:567.71:526.31:46-1.85:388:38Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:516.610:467.72:526.32:34-1.65:368:39Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:186.311:347.74:086.23:25-1.25:358:40First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:025.85:365.74:20-0.55:348:42First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:167.710:05 AM5.26:504.95:170.35:328:43First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:527.711:54 AM4.87:393.76:171.35:318:45First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:237.81:504.98:192.47:192.45:308:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:537.83:335.58:580.98:193.45:288:47Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:227.94:506.49:36-0.49:184.45:278:48Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:527.95:517.210:15-1.510:145.25:268:50Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:247.86:447.810:54-2.311:095.75:258:51Full Moon19Sat
20Sun3:587.77:348.111:34-2.75:248:52Full Moon20Sun
21Mon4:367.58:228.312:056.012:16-2.75:228:54Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:167.29:108.21:056.21:00-2.35:218:55Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:016.89:588.12:136.11:45-1.85:208:56Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:496.310:447.93:345.92:32-1.15:198:57Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:445.711:277.85:075.43:20-0.25:188:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:495.16:264.84:090.75:188:59Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:047.610:11 AM4.57:214.14:591.75:179:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:327.411:59 AM4.27:593.25:522.75:169:02Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:547.32:284.58:292.36:493.65:159:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:127.24:015.28:551.47:494.55:149:04Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:337.25:025.99:200.68:485.25:149:05Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:25 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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