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 : 2:51 pm (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 7:31 am (6.1 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 - Nov 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:247.85:526.712:35-0.71:325.77:595:51Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:057.86:266.51:12-0.62:285.98:005:49Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:477.77:026.21:51-0.43:355.98:025:48Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:317.76:455.81:330.04:015.77:044:46Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:167.62:180.47:054:45Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:577.69:075.13:070.96:344.87:074:43Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:337.610:384.94:011.56:514.17:084:42Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:067.65:002.17:133.27:104:40Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:145.012:377.76:012.87:422.17:114:39Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:485.51:087.87:013.48:140.87:134:38Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:036.31:417.97:564.18:50-0.47:154:36Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:047.02:158.18:494.69:29-1.57:164:35New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:577.72:528.29:395.110:10-2.27:184:34New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:488.23:328.110:305.510:54-2.77:194:33New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:388.54:168.011:245.811:40-2.77:214:31Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:298.65:057.612:245.97:224:30Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:208.66:007.112:29-2.31:345.87:244:29Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:128.57:026.41:20-1.52:575.57:254:28First Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:038.48:165.62:13-0.64:314.87:274:27First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:508.39:495.03:080.65:563.97:284:26First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:348.211:554.94:061.76:552.97:304:25First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:128.05:092.97:392.07:314:24Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:465.412:457.86:163.98:131.27:334:23Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:036.11:127.77:234.78:420.57:344:22Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:026.81:377.58:235.39:10-0.17:354:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:497.42:027.49:175.89:38-0.57:374:21Full Moon26Mon
27Tue5:307.82:317.310:056.010:07-0.87:384:20Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:078.13:037.210:496.210:38-0.97:394:20Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:418.23:387.111:346.311:12-1.07:414:19Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:138.34:156.912:216.37:424:19Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 11:11 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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