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 3h 45m 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 - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:038.56:336.012:380.02:084.98:034:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:278.57:335.61:140.62:564.28:034:28Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:038.48:455.11:561.43:503.48:034:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:338.410:214.92:382.44:382.58:034:30Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:098.33:203.55:321.58:034:31Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:275.210:45 AM8.34:204.56:260.58:034:32Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:156.011:27 AM8.35:385.47:14-0.58:024:33Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:216.812:158.36:566.08:08-1.38:024:35Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:097.61:038.38:086.28:50-1.98:014:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:518.12:038.29:146.29:38-2.28:014:37New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:278.53:038.010:085.910:26-2.18:004:38New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:038.74:037.711:025.511:08-1.78:004:40New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:398.84:577.312:025.07:594:41Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:158.95:576.81:024.47:594:43Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:518.87:036.212:38-0.12:023.87:584:44Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:218.68:095.61:201.03:023.17:574:45Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:578.49:395.22:082.23:562.57:564:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:278.211:455.22:503.34:561.97:564:48First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:037.93:444.55:561.47:554:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:395.810:39 AM7.64:565.46:441.07:544:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:576.511:15 AM7.46:206.07:320.67:534:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:457.112:037.27:446.38:140.37:524:54Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:217.512:517.18:506.38:500.07:514:56Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:577.71:397.19:386.29:26-0.27:504:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:217.92:337.110:146.010:02-0.37:494:59Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:458.03:217.110:445.710:32-0.37:475:01Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:038.04:037.011:205.311:08-0.27:465:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:218.14:576.811:564.811:440.17:455:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:458.25:456.612:324.27:445:05Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:158.36:396.212:200.61:203.67:425:07Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:398.37:395.912:561.42:022.87:415:09Waning 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 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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