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 5h 25m 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:468.64:307.112:536.78:034:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:198.75:246.712:27-1.41:476.38:034:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:528.76:306.21:09-1.02:465.78:034:29Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:248.67:495.61:52-0.33:464.88:034:30Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:568.69:235.02:370.84:443.78:034:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:278.511:214.93:242.05:382.48:034:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:598.54:183.46:291.18:024:33Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:395.511:32 AM8.45:234.77:17-0.18:024:35Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:106.512:088.46:405.88:02-1.18:014:36Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:107.512:488.37:556.48:47-1.98:014:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:578.21:338.29:036.89:31-2.38:004:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:408.62:238.010:046.810:15-2.38:004:40New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:198.93:167.711:006.610:59-2.17:594:41New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:578.94:117.411:566.311:42-1.67:594:43New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:348.85:057.012:545.97:584:44Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:088.75:596.512:25-0.91:535.47:574:45Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:408.56:585.91:07-0.12:534.87:564:47Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:088.38:055.31:490.93:514.17:554:48First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:338.19:324.82:292.14:453.37:554:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:577.93:103.35:342.57:544:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:144.910:22 AM7.73:574.46:201.87:534:53First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:295.610:50 AM7.55:035.57:021.17:524:54First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:386.511:21 AM7.46:356.27:410.47:514:56Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:197.211:57 AM7.38:016.68:19-0.17:504:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:527.712:397.39:066.88:56-0.67:484:59Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:208.01:277.39:496.89:33-1.07:475:01Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:468.22:177.410:236.710:11-1.37:465:02Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:128.33:097.410:556.510:49-1.57:455:04Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:378.44:027.311:336.111:29-1.47:445:05Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:038.54:577.112:165.67:425:07Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:308.55:556.712:09-1.01:044.97:415:09Waning 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 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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