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 : 3:39 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 8:46 am (5.3 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 - Jan 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:117.612:468.08:056.68:48-1.48:044:26Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:548.21:347.89:126.79:29-1.68:034:27New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:338.52:247.610:096.510:09-1.58:034:28New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:098.63:157.411:006.310:48-1.38:034:29New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:428.74:047.111:496.011:26-0.98:034:30New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:128.64:546.712:385.68:034:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:408.55:446.312:04-0.31:285.18:024:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:038.46:385.912:410.42:184.68:024:34Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:268.37:385.41:171.33:083.98:024:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:498.28:505.01:532.23:573.28:014:36First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:148.010:334.82:263.24:452.68:014:38First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:437.92:584.35:331.98:004:39First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:147.86:191.28:004:40First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:487.77:030.57:594:42Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:026.811:26 AM7.66:416.67:46-0.27:584:43Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:277.412:127.67:566.88:28-0.97:584:45Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:527.81:047.78:516.89:09-1.47:574:46Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:178.12:017.89:366.69:50-1.77:564:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed5:438.33:007.710:206.210:32-1.87:554:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:098.54:007.611:075.711:13-1.67:544:50Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:378.65:017.311:574.911:56-0.97:534:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:058.76:046.812:514.17:524:54Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:358.87:136.312:380.01:483.17:514:55Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:078.88:325.71:211.22:462.27:504:57Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:408.710:135.52:062.53:461.37:494:58Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:168.52:543.94:470.67:485:00Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:215.79:55 AM8.23:535.15:490.07:475:01Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:036.510:39 AM7.95:156.06:50-0.37:465:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:097.211:30 AM7.66:546.57:46-0.67:445:05Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:567.812:297.48:236.58:35-0.77:435:06Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:358.11:317.29:276.29:18-0.77:425:08Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:12 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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