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 3h 11m 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 - Mar 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:577.71:486.49:325.19:010.56:535:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:287.72:516.410:014.69:390.76:515:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:537.73:436.510:284.010:141.16:495:58New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:137.64:306.510:563.410:471.66:475:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:287.55:156.511:262.811:202.16:456:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:427.56:006.511:572.211:532.76:436:02New Moon6Sun
7Mon6:017.56:476.412:311.76:416:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:257.47:386.312:283.41:071.26:396:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:517.38:366.21:034.11:470.96:376:07Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:207.19:486.11:404.72:300.76:356:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:497.011:336.22:225.33:200.56:336:10First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:216.83:175.84:160.46:306:12First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:116.510:06 AM6.65:456.16:190.37:287:13First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:046.811:18 AM6.57:216.17:230.17:267:15First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:387.012:406.58:275.78:210.07:247:16Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:047.22:006.69:145.09:140.07:227:18Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:297.43:166.89:564.010:010.27:207:19Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:537.64:277.010:382.810:460.77:187:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:197.85:327.211:211.611:301.57:167:22Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:478.06:357.312:050.57:147:24Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:188.17:387.312:152.312:51-0.37:127:25Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:518.18:447.21:023.31:39-0.97:107:27Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:277.99:557.11:524.22:30-1.07:087:28Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:057.511:157.02:494.93:23-0.97:057:30Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:497.13:585.44:21-0.47:037:31Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:377.19:41 AM6.65:265.75:250.17:017:33Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:487.210:48 AM6.07:245.56:340.66:597:34Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:447.312:135.78:555.07:421.06:577:36Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:287.31:505.69:424.48:421.46:557:37Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:037.33:135.710:133.89:311.86:537:39Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:307.24:166.010:363.110:112.26:517:40Waning Crescent31Thu
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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