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 1h 02m at 3:39 am (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:118.38:525.61:322.22:542.07:405:10Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:448.210:255.42:133.23:481.37:385:12Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:218.13:014.34:460.67:375:13Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:305.710:03 AM8.04:035.25:480.07:355:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:066.410:53 AM7.85:285.96:48-0.57:345:17Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:047.011:52 AM7.76:566.17:45-1.07:325:18Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:487.612:587.68:105.98:38-1.27:315:20Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:258.02:067.69:105.59:25-1.27:295:22New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:598.23:107.510:024.910:10-0.97:285:23New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:318.44:117.310:514.310:53-0.47:265:25New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:028.45:097.111:393.611:350.37:255:27New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:318.46:056.712:273.07:235:28Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:598.37:046.412:171.21:152.47:215:30Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:278.18:086.012:592.22:042.07:195:31Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:567.99:265.81:433.12:541.67:185:33First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:277.611:145.72:304.13:471.47:165:35First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:027.33:254.94:431.37:145:36First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:026.09:42 AM7.04:395.65:421.27:125:38First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:186.510:30 AM6.86:125.96:411.07:115:40First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:076.911:28 AM6.67:415.97:340.87:095:41Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:437.112:306.68:395.78:200.67:075:43Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:117.31:316.69:155.48:590.57:055:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:337.42:276.79:435.09:350.47:035:46Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:517.53:196.810:124.510:090.57:015:48Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:087.64:106.910:433.910:440.76:595:49Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:297.85:016.811:173.211:191.26:575:51Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:537.95:536.811:552.411:561.86:565:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:207.96:496.612:371.66:545:54Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 5:35 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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