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 1h 37m 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 - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:177.59:378.01:285.61:43-2.55:498:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:067.110:367.92:345.72:36-2.05:488:29Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:036.511:337.83:545.63:31-1.25:468:30Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:125.85:305.24:30-0.35:458:31Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:267.810:39 AM5.27:074.45:310.75:438:33Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:137.712:294.88:123.46:351.85:428:34Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:527.62:265.08:562.47:392.75:408:36Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:267.53:515.69:311.58:393.65:398:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:537.44:566.29:590.69:344.35:378:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:157.25:496.810:27-0.110:244.85:368:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:367.16:347.210:54-0.611:105.35:348:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue4:007.07:157.511:24-1.011:565.65:338:43New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:286.97:547.611:56-1.25:318:44New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:596.78:317.712:435.812:30-1.25:308:45New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:346.69:097.71:335.91:07-1.15:298:47Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:116.39:477.62:285.91:46-0.95:288:48Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:506.110:257.63:325.82:27-0.65:268:49Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:355.711:027.54:435.53:11-0.15:258:50Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:355.311:367.55:555.13:560.45:248:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:534.86:444.54:441.15:238:53First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:077.511:23 AM4.57:183.65:361.95:228:54First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:387.51:054.67:502.66:352.85:218:55First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:087.52:535.18:231.47:363.75:208:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:397.64:145.98:590.18:364.55:198:58Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:117.75:166.89:38-1.29:335.15:188:59Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:467.86:087.410:19-2.210:285.65:179:00Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:267.96:577.911:02-2.911:225.95:169:01Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:107.97:448.211:48-3.25:159:02Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:597.78:318.312:186.012:36-3.15:159:03Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:547.39:188.41:215.91:25-2.75:149:04Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:536.810:058.32:335.62:15-1.95:139:05Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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