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 2h 38m 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 - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:458.34:576.61:146.27:434:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:158.35:396.312:26-0.62:146.07:444:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:518.36:275.81:02-0.23:145.67:464:17Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:218.37:335.41:440.34:145.17:474:17Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:518.28:514.92:261.05:024.37:484:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:278.210:274.73:081.85:443.47:494:16Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:578.24:022.86:262.37:504:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:214.911:33 AM8.25:023.87:021.07:514:16Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:095.712:098.36:084.77:44-0.27:524:16Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:216.612:458.47:205.58:26-1.37:534:16Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:157.41:278.48:205.99:08-2.27:544:16New Moon11Tue
12Wed5:038.12:158.49:206.29:50-2.77:554:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:458.53:038.310:146.310:38-2.87:564:16New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:338.83:578.011:146.211:26-2.67:574:16New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:158.94:517.612:145.97:574:16Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:518.95:517.012:14-2.01:205.57:584:16Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:338.96:576.212:56-1.12:384.87:594:17Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:158.78:095.51:440.13:504.18:004:17First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:518.69:454.92:321.35:023.28:004:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:278.33:262.66:022.38:014:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:034.911:03 AM8.14:203.96:501.58:014:18First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:575.611:33 AM7.95:325.07:320.88:024:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:156.412:037.66:505.88:080.38:024:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:097.212:397.58:026.38:44-0.28:024:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:457.71:157.49:086.59:14-0.58:034:21Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:218.01:517.39:566.59:50-0.78:034:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu5:578.22:337.210:386.510:20-0.88:034:22Full Moon27Thu
28Fri6:218.33:217.111:206.410:56-0.88:034:23Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:458.44:037.011:566.211:26-0.78:034:24Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:098.44:516.712:385.98:044:25Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:338.55:396.412:02-0.51:265.58:044:26Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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