Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 3:39 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:367.05:03-0.26:465.97:116:51Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:227.16:100.07:565.37:136:49Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:567.37:160.28:414.47:146:46Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:206.03:257.48:160.59:213.37:156:44Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:476.23:527.69:101.010:012.07:176:42Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:046.64:187.79:591.710:400.77:186:40New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:127.04:467.810:462.511:21-0.47:206:38New Moon7Thu
8Fri6:157.45:167.911:333.47:216:36New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:157.75:477.812:03-1.212:214.27:236:34Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:157.86:217.512:47-1.61:144.97:246:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:177.86:587.21:32-1.62:145.57:266:30Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:237.77:396.72:21-1.33:285.87:276:28Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:327.68:276.23:12-0.75:075.87:296:26First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:387.54:090.07:135.47:306:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:347.55:120.78:214.97:326:22First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:197.46:191.39:024.27:336:20First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:345.12:537.37:241.99:303.67:356:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:175.23:197.28:212.49:512.87:366:17Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:345.63:357.19:092.910:112.17:386:15Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:326.03:477.19:503.410:331.37:396:13Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:206.54:037.110:284.010:570.67:416:11Full Moon21Thu
22Fri6:036.94:247.211:054.511:24-0.17:426:09Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:447.24:487.111:425.011:54-0.67:446:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:257.55:147.112:205.47:466:05Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:097.65:407.012:28-1.01:025.87:476:04Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:577.76:036.91:06-1.21:506.17:496:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:507.76:176.71:49-1.22:486.37:506:00Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:477.76:266.42:37-1.04:036.27:525:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:437.73:30-0.77:535:57Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:317.74:28-0.17:065.27:555:55Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:117.85:300.67:514.27:565:53Third Quarter31Sun
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 7:23 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 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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