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 5h 12m 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 - Aug 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:267.36:257.810:48-1.611:224.85:478:49Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:277.16:577.911:32-1.35:488:47Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:256.87:277.912:124.212:14-0.75:498:46Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:216.57:557.81:013.612:550.15:518:44Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:186.18:227.71:503.01:361.05:528:42Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:175.78:487.52:402.52:182.05:538:41Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:245.49:167.33:302.03:023.05:558:39Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:525.29:467.14:211.63:493.95:568:38Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:545.35:131.34:474.85:578:36Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:365.86:091.06:055.45:598:34Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:426.27:050.77:345.76:008:33Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:266.67:590.58:495.76:028:31Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:436.54:596.98:480.29:385.66:038:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:406.55:257.09:31-0.110:135.36:048:27Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:366.65:467.210:09-0.310:445.06:068:25Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:316.76:057.310:45-0.411:164.46:078:24New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:246.76:257.411:21-0.311:513.86:098:22New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:176.76:487.511:570.06:108:20New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:126.67:147.612:313.012:350.66:118:18Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:096.57:437.71:142.21:141.36:138:16Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:116.28:147.72:011.41:562.36:148:14Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:206.08:497.62:510.72:413.26:168:12Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:445.89:277.53:460.23:334.26:178:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:285.94:45-0.24:375.06:188:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:026.35:49-0.46:005.46:208:07First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:096.76:55-0.67:315.56:218:05Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:136.93:587.18:00-0.68:475.26:238:03Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:266.74:387.48:57-0.69:444.76:248:01Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:396.75:127.59:48-0.410:304.06:257:59Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:476.75:437.510:33-0.111:113.46:277:57Full Moon30Thu
31Fri4:476.76:097.511:140.411:512.76:287:55Full Moon31Fri
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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