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 1h 57m 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 - May 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:446.96:096.710:490.310:564.75:518:26New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:066.96:487.011:16-0.311:365.05:508:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:336.97:267.311:46-0.75:488:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:026.98:047.512:155.412:19-1.15:468:30New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:336.88:457.512:575.612:55-1.35:458:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:046.69:307.61:445.81:35-1.35:438:33Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:366.510:177.62:375.92:19-1.25:428:34Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:136.211:047.63:415.83:07-0.95:408:36Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:135.811:487.64:545.53:58-0.45:398:37First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:415.36:074.94:530.35:378:38First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:287.611:18 AM4.97:054.05:531.15:368:40First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:037.61:034.97:522.86:552.05:348:41Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:377.72:485.38:341.57:573.05:338:42Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:107.84:126.19:150.28:563.85:318:44Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:437.85:186.99:56-1.09:534.55:308:45Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:197.96:147.510:37-2.010:475.15:298:46Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:567.87:067.911:19-2.511:425.55:288:48Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:377.77:558.212:03-2.75:268:49Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:207.48:448.212:395.712:47-2.55:258:50Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:067.09:338.21:425.71:34-2.05:248:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:566.510:218.02:555.62:21-1.35:238:53Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:515.911:087.94:185.33:10-0.45:228:54Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:545.211:507.75:454.74:000.55:218:55Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:124.76:564.04:521.55:208:56Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:267.511:59 AM4.37:463.25:482.55:198:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:557.32:174.68:242.46:483.55:188:59Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:187.23:475.28:541.67:504.35:179:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:407.14:495.99:210.88:504.95:169:01Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:047.15:366.59:480.19:435.45:159:02Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:327.16:157.010:16-0.610:305.75:159:03Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:037.06:507.410:46-1.111:136.05:149:04New Moon31Tue
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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