Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:14 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 15m at 11:07 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:027.09:317.91:315.61:28-1.75:518:26Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:416.710:257.72:365.82:13-1.25:498:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:236.211:197.63:535.73:01-0.65:478:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:135.75:285.53:520.15:468:30Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:117.49:16 AM5.27:005.04:460.95:448:32Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:547.310:36 AM4.87:574.45:431.65:438:33Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:297.212:154.58:333.76:412.45:418:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:537.12:144.78:592.97:393.15:408:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:117.03:445.29:222.08:323.75:388:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:297.04:455.89:451.19:204.35:378:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:527.15:336.410:100.210:054.85:358:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:177.16:166.910:38-0.610:475.35:348:41New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:457.26:587.411:10-1.311:295.75:328:43New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:147.27:407.711:46-1.95:318:44New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:467.28:247.912:136.012:26-2.25:308:45New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:217.19:107.91:026.11:10-2.35:298:47Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:026.99:588.01:596.21:57-2.15:278:48Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:556.510:457.93:076.02:47-1.75:268:49Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:046.011:297.94:265.63:40-0.95:258:51First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:305.35:494.84:340.05:248:52First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:097.911:10 AM4.86:583.75:321.25:238:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:457.91:094.77:502.46:332.35:228:54Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:187.93:025.28:341.17:373.55:218:56Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:507.84:236.19:13-0.18:404.45:208:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:217.85:256.99:50-1.19:405.25:198:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:537.76:177.510:27-1.810:375.75:188:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:277.57:047.911:05-2.111:326.05:179:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:037.37:488.111:43-2.25:169:01Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:427.18:308.112:286.112:22-2.15:159:02Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:246.89:128.11:276.01:04-1.75:149:03Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:096.49:527.92:325.91:46-1.25:149:04Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 2:40 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 38% 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 (38% 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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