Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:03 am (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 55m at 10:31 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:276.010:14 AM7.34:515.96:281.07:415:09First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:226.610:58 AM7.26:306.37:180.57:395:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:567.111:50 AM7.17:516.58:030.17:385:12Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:237.412:467.18:446.48:44-0.37:375:14Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:467.61:437.29:226.19:22-0.57:355:15Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:077.82:397.29:575.710:00-0.77:345:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:278.03:347.310:335.110:37-0.67:325:19Full Moon7Tue
8Wed5:498.14:307.211:134.411:15-0.27:315:20Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:138.35:277.011:563.611:540.47:295:22Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:408.46:276.712:432.77:275:24Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:108.47:336.312:341.31:331.97:265:25Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:428.48:486.01:162.42:261.17:245:27Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:178.310:265.82:013.53:230.57:225:29Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:558.12:534.64:240.17:215:30Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:226.19:40 AM7.83:595.55:29-0.27:195:32Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:516.710:34 AM7.55:306.06:35-0.47:175:33Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:517.211:39 AM7.27:066.17:36-0.57:165:35Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:367.612:517.08:255.88:29-0.57:145:37Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:137.92:027.09:205.39:15-0.37:125:38Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:468.03:066.910:044.79:570.07:105:40New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:158.04:026.810:434.110:350.57:085:42New Moon21Tue
22Wed5:408.04:536.711:203.511:121.07:065:43New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:027.95:436.611:582.911:501.87:055:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:227.86:336.412:372.47:035:46Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:437.77:256.212:272.51:171.97:015:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:087.68:236.01:063.31:581.66:595:50Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:367.49:365.91:464.12:431.36:575:51Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:077.211:295.92:304.83:321.26:555:53First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:436.93:235.54:261.16:535:54First Quarter29Wed
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 1:47 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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