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 3h 06m 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 - Jun 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:367.07:247.611:19-1.511:556.15:139:05New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:127.07:587.811:54-1.85:139:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:506.98:327.912:386.112:33-1.95:129:07Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:316.79:088.01:276.11:14-1.85:119:08Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:206.49:458.02:235.91:58-1.55:119:09Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:196.010:208.03:265.42:43-1.05:109:10Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:315.410:558.04:314.73:30-0.25:109:10First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:554.911:298.05:333.84:190.95:109:11First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:354.56:302.65:122.15:099:12First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:038.01:384.77:211.46:133.35:099:12Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:388.03:245.58:080.17:214.45:099:13Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:148.04:376.48:53-1.08:315.25:099:14Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:528.05:337.29:37-1.99:365.75:089:14Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:337.96:207.810:20-2.410:366.05:089:15Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:187.77:048.111:02-2.611:336.05:089:15Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:067.57:458.211:45-2.55:089:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:567.18:258.212:305.912:29-2.25:089:16Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:486.79:038.21:315.61:12-1.65:089:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:416.29:398.12:365.31:55-0.95:089:17Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:375.610:127.93:434.72:380.05:099:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:405.110:407.74:474.13:211.05:099:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:544.511:067.65:443.44:042.15:099:18Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:414.311:317.46:352.64:503.25:099:18Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:184.67:191.85:444.25:109:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:555.37:591.16:535.15:109:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:287.24:536.18:350.48:075.75:109:18Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:017.15:336.79:10-0.39:116.15:119:18Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:377.16:067.19:44-0.810:036.25:119:18Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:177.16:367.410:20-1.310:476.35:129:18New Moon29Wed
30Thu3:007.17:047.710:56-1.711:286.25:139:17New Moon30Thu
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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