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 2h 56m 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 - Jun 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:397.94:346.39:05-0.78:494.75:139:06Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:177.95:317.19:48-1.89:495.25:129:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:588.06:227.710:32-2.610:455.65:129:08Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:437.97:098.111:16-3.011:425.75:119:08Full Moon4Mon
5Tue4:327.77:548.312:02-3.05:119:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed5:257.48:398.412:425.712:50-2.75:109:10Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:206.99:248.31:475.41:38-2.05:109:11Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:196.310:078.23:005.02:26-1.15:099:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:235.610:488.14:194.53:15-0.15:099:12Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:384.911:267.95:353.74:041.15:099:13Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:174.46:402.94:572.35:099:14Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:007.71:314.57:332.05:553.45:089:14Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:317.53:145.28:161.37:014.45:089:15Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:597.34:255.98:520.68:115.15:089:15Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:277.15:176.69:240.09:155.65:089:16Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:587.05:587.09:55-0.510:105.95:089:16Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:327.06:347.410:26-0.910:576.05:089:16New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:096.97:057.610:58-1.111:396.05:089:17New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:496.97:347.711:32-1.35:099:17New Moon19Tue
20Wed4:316.88:027.812:206.012:06-1.45:099:17New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:156.68:297.91:025.812:43-1.35:099:18Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:016.38:587.91:495.61:21-1.15:099:18Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:526.09:278.02:405.22:00-0.75:109:18Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:505.59:578.03:324.62:400.05:109:18Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:585.010:298.04:253.83:220.95:109:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue10:204.711:028.05:182.94:071.95:119:18First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:014.56:101.84:583.15:119:18First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:065.07:020.76:014.25:129:18First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:138.03:415.87:52-0.47:155.05:129:17Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:538.04:436.68:41-1.48:285.65:139:17Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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