Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 10:02 am (-2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:468.47:525.41:580.14:384.97:424:18Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:308.29:084.92:471.05:544.27:444:18Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:098.010:564.63:392.06:463.57:454:17Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:427.94:362.97:252.87:464:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:104.912:117.75:393.87:542.17:474:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:355.512:387.66:434.58:201.47:484:16Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:346.21:077.67:435.08:460.77:494:16Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:206.81:387.68:365.49:130.17:504:16Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:587.32:117.59:225.79:41-0.47:514:16New Moon9Wed
10Thu5:327.72:467.510:055.910:13-0.97:524:16New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:058.03:237.410:466.010:47-1.27:534:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:378.24:027.311:306.111:23-1.37:544:16New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:118.44:447.112:186.07:554:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:478.55:316.812:03-1.21:125.87:564:16Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:258.66:266.312:45-0.92:135.47:574:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:048.67:325.81:30-0.43:174.97:584:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:438.68:525.22:170.44:224.07:584:16First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:228.510:274.93:071.45:233.07:594:17First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:028.54:032.56:191.98:004:17First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:265.111:42 AM8.45:083.67:080.88:004:18Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:115.812:238.46:194.67:54-0.28:014:18Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:236.71:058.37:305.28:37-1.08:014:19Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:187.51:488.28:345.79:19-1.68:024:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu5:058.12:338.09:335.910:00-1.88:024:20Full Moon24Thu
25Fri5:488.53:197.810:295.910:41-1.88:024:20Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:288.74:067.511:245.911:22-1.58:034:21Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:078.74:537.112:215.78:034:22Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:448.75:426.612:04-1.01:215.48:034:23Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:208.66:346.112:46-0.42:245.08:034:23Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:538.47:325.51:280.53:274.58:034:24Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:248.38:375.02:111.44:283.98:044:25Third Quarter31Thu
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 2:07 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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