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 1h 58m 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 - Feb 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:098.22:307.110:125.99:57-0.57:405:09New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:398.33:246.910:505.510:33-0.27:395:11New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:058.24:136.811:265.011:080.27:385:13New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:278.15:016.612:024.47:365:14New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:458.15:496.312:413.97:355:16Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:038.06:406.112:161.41:203.37:335:18Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:237.97:355.812:502.22:012.77:325:19Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:487.88:395.51:233.12:442.27:305:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:157.710:055.41:554.03:291.77:295:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:447.52:264.84:191.37:275:24First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:167.45:140.97:255:26First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:547.36:110.47:245:27First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:226.810:44 AM7.26:196.67:06-0.17:225:29Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:467.211:47 AM7.27:386.57:57-0.67:205:31Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:097.512:567.38:316.28:44-0.97:195:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:327.82:047.49:155.69:29-1.17:175:34Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:548.03:107.59:594.910:11-0.97:155:35Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:198.24:147.410:443.910:53-0.47:135:37Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:458.35:177.211:312.911:360.57:125:39Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:138.46:217.012:201.97:105:40Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:438.57:296.612:191.51:121.07:085:42Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:168.48:476.31:042.72:050.47:065:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:518.210:236.21:523.93:020.07:045:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:307.92:484.94:02-0.17:025:47Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:086.59:14 AM7.54:005.75:080.07:005:48Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:346.910:08 AM7.05:386.16:160.16:585:50Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:357.311:16 AM6.77:336.07:210.26:575:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:207.612:346.58:515.68:160.36:555:53Waning Crescent28Mon
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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