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 5h 39m 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 - Nov 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:025.21:457.86:341.48:292.97:585:52Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:505.42:167.97:372.29:061.68:005:50Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:256.02:468.08:373.19:440.28:015:49Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:396.73:158.19:324.010:22-0.98:035:47New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:417.43:478.110:244.711:00-1.88:045:45New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:368.04:208.011:165.411:40-2.28:065:44New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:278.33:557.811:105.811:22-2.37:074:43New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:188.54:337.412:086.17:094:41Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:098.55:147.012:05-2.01:146.27:114:40Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:018.35:596.512:50-1.42:366.17:124:38Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:538.26:525.91:38-0.74:245.77:144:37First Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:428.08:005.32:280.25:535.17:154:36First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:257.99:264.83:211.16:464.47:174:34First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:007.74:162.07:223.67:184:33First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:257.65:162.97:492.87:204:32Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:314.912:457.56:173.78:112.07:214:31Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:535.61:037.47:154.48:341.17:234:30Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:516.31:257.48:085.18:580.37:244:29Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:376.91:507.58:555.69:25-0.47:264:28Full Moon19Fri
20Sat5:167.42:187.59:396.09:55-1.17:274:27Full Moon20Sat
21Sun5:537.82:477.510:206.310:28-1.57:294:26Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:308.13:167.411:026.511:05-1.87:304:25Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:088.33:477.311:486.611:46-1.97:324:24Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:498.44:217.112:416.67:334:23Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:318.45:086.812:30-1.71:456.47:354:22Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:138.46:206.21:16-1.33:006.07:364:21Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:548.47:515.62:05-0.64:205.27:374:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:318.49:315.02:560.35:284.17:394:20Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:068.411:304.83:511.56:202.97:404:19Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:408.44:502.87:041.57:414:19Waning Crescent30Tue
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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