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 44m at 5:03 am (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:507.25:076.210:582.410:482.76:497:42New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:047.15:526.511:231.811:223.26:477:43New Moon2Sat
3Sun5:187.16:346.711:501.111:573.76:457:44New Moon3Sun
4Mon5:377.17:156.812:190.66:437:46New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:017.07:576.912:334.212:510.16:417:47Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:287.08:447.01:114.61:26-0.26:397:49Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:576.89:366.91:525.12:05-0.36:367:50Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:266.710:366.92:375.52:48-0.46:347:52Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:546.511:446.93:325.73:37-0.36:327:53First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:296.34:425.94:32-0.16:307:55First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:486.99:37 AM6.06:085.75:330.26:287:56First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:397.011:11 AM5.77:235.26:370.56:267:58First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:177.212:455.68:144.47:390.96:247:59Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:487.32:165.88:563.38:361.46:228:01Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:177.53:406.29:372.09:292.06:208:02Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:467.64:526.710:170.710:192.76:198:04Full Moon16Sat
17Sun4:177.85:557.210:58-0.511:073.56:178:05Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:497.96:547.611:41-1.411:564.26:158:07Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:247.87:527.812:25-2.06:138:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:017.78:507.812:494.81:11-2.16:118:10Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:427.49:507.81:465.21:59-1.86:098:11Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:256.910:537.72:535.52:50-1.36:078:12Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:156.411:567.54:145.53:44-0.66:058:14Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:145.85:565.24:420.36:038:15Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:537.510:30 AM5.27:344.75:441.16:028:17Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:427.412:104.88:334.06:491.86:008:18Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:217.32:074.99:113.27:502.55:588:20Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:517.13:335.39:392.58:453.15:568:21Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:127.04:355.810:021.79:333.75:558:23Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:276.95:266.310:241.010:164.25:538:24Waning Crescent30Sat
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 6:54 am — 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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