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 6h 43m 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 - Dec 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:355.412:128.45:564.07:450.27:434:18Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:036.312:468.37:055.18:25-0.97:444:18Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:077.31:208.38:115.89:04-1.77:454:17Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:598.01:578.19:126.39:43-2.27:464:17New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:458.52:367.910:096.610:22-2.37:474:17New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:288.83:187.711:066.611:03-2.17:494:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:098.84:037.312:036.57:504:16Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:498.84:516.91:066.37:514:16Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:288.65:416.412:26-1.12:165.97:524:16Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:048.56:365.91:09-0.43:285.47:534:16Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:378.37:415.31:510.54:344.87:544:16First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:048.19:014.72:331.55:284.07:554:16First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:288.010:544.53:152.56:113.27:554:16First Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:527.94:003.66:472.37:564:16First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:464.911:18 AM7.84:564.77:191.47:574:16Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:155.811:46 AM7.76:075.67:500.67:584:16Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:076.612:167.77:216.28:22-0.27:594:17Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:447.312:487.78:236.68:55-0.97:594:17Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:167.81:247.79:146.99:30-1.58:004:17Full Moon19Sun
20Mon5:478.22:037.79:596.910:08-1.98:004:18Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:188.42:497.710:426.910:48-2.18:014:18Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:508.63:407.611:296.711:30-2.18:014:19Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:238.74:387.312:236.48:024:19Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:568.85:426.812:14-1.71:235.88:024:20Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:298.86:526.112:58-1.02:285.08:034:20Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:018.88:135.41:420.03:343.98:034:21Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:348.89:544.92:281.34:372.78:034:22Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:078.73:162.75:361.58:034:23Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:115.110:41 AM8.64:114.26:300.48:034:24Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:096.011:17 AM8.45:225.57:19-0.58:034:24Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:247.011:56 AM8.36:466.38:05-1.08:044:25Waning Crescent31Fri
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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