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 2h 21m 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 - Mar 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:517.97:506.412:352.51:231.06:525:55Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:237.99:026.21:173.42:130.46:505:57Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:007.710:316.22:044.23:070.16:485:59Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:417.53:015.04:08-0.16:466:00Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:126.49:32 AM7.34:155.55:13-0.26:446:02Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:316.810:36 AM7.05:475.76:21-0.26:426:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:267.211:52 AM6.87:145.47:24-0.26:406:05Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:097.51:126.78:204.98:190.06:386:06Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:457.72:266.89:104.19:080.26:366:08Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:177.84:326.810:533.410:530.77:347:09New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:467.95:316.911:342.611:351.37:317:11New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:127.86:256.912:131.97:297:12New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:377.87:186.912:162.012:531.47:277:14Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:037.68:106.712:582.71:341.07:257:15Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:307.49:066.61:413.42:150.77:237:17Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:007.210:116.42:284.12:590.77:217:18Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:336.911:306.33:194.73:470.87:197:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:106.64:215.24:390.97:177:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:596.49:55 AM6.35:405.55:371.17:157:23First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:116.510:51 AM6.07:155.56:401.37:137:24First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:026.711:59 AM5.88:345.37:411.37:117:26Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:376.81:135.89:174.98:341.37:097:27Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:036.92:245.99:454.49:191.37:077:29Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:227.03:286.210:113.710:001.57:047:30Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:417.24:256.510:382.910:381.77:027:32Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:027.35:196.711:092.011:152.17:007:33Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:277.56:117.011:441.111:542.66:587:35Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:567.67:057.112:220.36:567:36Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:277.68:017.212:363.21:05-0.46:547:38Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:027.69:017.11:203.81:51-0.86:527:39Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:397.510:087.02:104.52:41-1.06:507:41Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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