Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 2:51 pm (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:367.31:255.18:193.17:312.15:508:27Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:087.42:565.58:541.98:282.75:488:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:407.54:136.29:310.79:223.35:478:30Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:137.75:176.910:10-0.610:143.95:458:31Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:487.86:147.410:52-1.611:044.55:438:32Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:257.87:087.811:35-2.411:565.05:428:34Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:067.88:018.112:21-2.75:408:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:507.68:558.112:525.31:08-2.65:398:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:397.29:508.11:555.51:58-2.25:378:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:326.610:458.03:085.42:51-1.45:368:39Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:336.011:387.94:345.13:45-0.55:358:41Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:465.36:094.54:420.55:338:42Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:277.811:20 AM4.87:283.75:421.65:328:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:117.61:234.78:222.86:452.55:308:45Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:477.53:045.19:011.97:493.45:298:46Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:177.34:175.79:321.28:484.15:288:47Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:417.15:136.39:590.59:424.75:278:49Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:027.05:596.810:25-0.110:305.15:258:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:267.06:407.210:52-0.611:145.45:248:51New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:546.97:167.411:22-0.911:575.65:238:53New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:266.87:517.611:54-1.15:228:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:006.78:247.712:415.812:28-1.25:218:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:376.58:597.71:285.81:05-1.25:208:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:156.39:347.72:205.81:44-1.05:198:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:576.010:117.73:185.62:25-0.75:188:58Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:485.610:477.74:205.33:08-0.25:179:00Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:545.211:227.75:204.83:540.45:169:01First Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:164.711:567.76:124.04:441.25:169:02First Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:514.56:583.05:392.25:159:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:307.71:394.87:411.86:413.15:149:04Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:047.83:215.58:230.57:464.05:139:05Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 6:41 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 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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