Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 10:05 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 6:12 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Sep 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:157.07:417.81:081.51:171.26:297:54Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:206.78:197.72:000.92:062.26:307:52Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:326.48:597.52:550.43:003.26:317:50Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:576.29:447.23:540.24:024.16:337:48Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:326.34:550.25:184.76:347:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:566.66:010.26:505.06:367:44Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:016.97:080.38:234.96:377:42Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:456.23:517.28:110.49:294.66:387:40Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:596.14:327.39:050.510:114.26:407:37Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:056.25:067.39:500.710:423.86:417:35Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:016.35:337.210:300.911:103.46:437:33New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:486.45:547.111:061.211:382.96:447:31New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:316.56:127.111:411.66:457:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:126.56:317.112:082.512:162.06:477:27New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:546.56:547.012:412.012:522.56:487:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:386.57:216.91:151.61:303.16:507:23Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:266.47:526.81:521.32:103.76:517:21Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:206.38:256.62:321.12:544.26:527:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:236.29:026.43:160.93:464.76:547:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:406.29:456.24:060.84:525.16:557:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:056.45:020.76:105.36:577:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:096.66:040.67:245.16:587:10First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:556.97:070.58:204.76:597:08Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:586.13:327.18:070.49:054.07:017:06Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:116.44:047.39:010.49:463.27:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:206.74:357.59:500.510:282.27:047:02Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:257.05:077.710:370.911:101.27:056:59Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:277.35:407.811:231.511:550.47:076:57Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:277.46:147.812:102.27:086:55Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:277.56:517.712:41-0.312:593.07:096:53Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 8:08 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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