Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:34 am (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 21m at 11:21 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:518.13:437.211:366.411:25-1.27:434:18Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:298.24:047.012:266.67:454:18Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:088.33:526.812:02-1.31:236.77:464:17Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:508.412:42-1.27:474:17Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:338.41:26-0.97:484:16Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:158.42:14-0.47:494:16Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:548.49:085.03:050.26:164.87:504:16Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:298.410:594.84:001.16:393.77:514:16Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:028.45:002.17:132.47:524:16Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:585.112:348.46:043.27:501.07:534:16Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:395.91:078.57:084.28:28-0.47:544:16Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:516.91:408.58:105.19:08-1.57:554:16Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:497.72:158.49:085.79:48-2.37:564:16New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:408.42:538.310:056.210:30-2.77:574:16New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:288.83:358.111:026.511:14-2.77:574:16New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:159.04:207.712:046.67:584:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:019.05:087.21:136.47:594:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:478.96:016.612:45-1.72:336.18:004:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:328.77:005.91:32-0.84:045.58:004:17Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:148.58:115.22:200.25:254.88:014:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:528.39:434.73:081.36:224.08:014:18First Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:238.14:002.47:033.18:024:19First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:114.611:49 AM7.94:563.57:352.38:024:20First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:135.212:117.86:004.58:031.48:024:20Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:286.012:357.67:075.38:290.78:034:21Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:206.81:017.68:105.98:560.08:034:22Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:017.41:317.59:066.39:25-0.58:034:22Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:367.82:037.59:556.69:56-1.08:034:23Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:088.22:377.410:386.710:29-1.38:034:24Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:398.43:137.311:206.811:05-1.58:034:25Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:108.53:537.212:036.78:044:26Full Moon31Thu
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 2:57 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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