Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 9:06 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 12:54 am (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:237.78:337.412:464.01:17-1.36:477:43Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:587.79:397.31:344.72:06-1.66:457:45Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:377.410:537.22:295.22:59-1.56:437:46Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:227.13:355.63:57-1.16:407:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:097.29:19 AM6.65:015.75:00-0.56:387:49Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:177.310:34 AM6.06:475.46:080.16:367:50Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:127.412:075.68:224.77:170.76:347:52Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:567.51:515.59:163.98:201.36:327:53Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:327.53:215.89:533.09:141.96:307:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:027.54:316.110:242.110:012.56:287:56Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:277.45:296.510:531.310:453.26:267:58New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:477.36:196.811:220.511:263.86:247:59New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:067.27:067.111:520.06:228:01New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:287.17:507.212:084.412:25-0.46:208:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed5:536.98:357.312:524.812:59-0.66:188:04Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:226.89:217.21:395.21:36-0.66:178:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:546.510:127.22:315.52:17-0.46:158:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:296.311:087.13:325.73:01-0.16:138:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:076.04:475.73:490.26:118:10First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:057.08:58 AM5.66:255.54:420.66:098:11First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:557.010:10 AM5.37:515.15:391.06:078:13First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:327.011:36 AM5.18:194.66:391.56:058:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:017.01:055.18:403.87:361.96:038:15Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:267.12:345.49:052.88:302.46:028:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:517.23:525.99:341.69:193.06:008:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:187.44:576.510:070.410:063.65:588:20Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:487.55:557.110:44-0.810:534.25:568:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:207.76:507.611:24-1.811:414.85:558:23Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:557.77:447.912:07-2.45:538:24Full Moon29Wed
30Thu5:347.78:408.012:315.312:54-2.75:518:26Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 5:00 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 77% 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 Waxing Gibbous (77% 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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