Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 3:32 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:197.011:147.92:595.92:59-2.05:508:26Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:056.54:316.03:56-1.35:498:28Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:217.99:08 AM5.86:595.74:58-0.55:478:29Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:207.910:35 AM5.28:284.96:040.45:458:31Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:097.812:234.89:134.17:101.25:448:32Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:497.72:194.99:463.38:121.95:428:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:227.63:455.310:102.59:052.65:418:35Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:467.44:505.810:311.79:523.35:398:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:037.25:446.310:510.910:344.05:388:38New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:167.16:316.711:150.211:154.65:368:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:327.07:147.011:40-0.411:575.15:358:41New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:526.97:557.312:09-0.85:338:42New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:156.88:377.512:425.612:41-1.15:328:43New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:396.69:207.61:335.91:15-1.25:318:45Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:586.410:077.62:336.11:54-1.15:298:46Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:577.62:37-0.95:288:47Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:467.63:23-0.65:278:49Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:15-0.25:268:50First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:307.65:110.25:258:51First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:077.611:07 AM4.88:284.56:100.85:238:52First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:377.612:514.78:293.67:101.65:228:54Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:057.72:325.18:552.38:082.45:218:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:337.84:005.89:280.99:033.25:208:56Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:017.95:126.610:04-0.69:564.15:198:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:317.96:137.310:44-1.810:484.95:188:58Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:038.07:097.911:25-2.711:425.55:178:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:387.98:048.212:09-3.25:179:01Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:177.78:588.412:406.012:56-3.25:169:02Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:017.39:538.41:466.21:45-2.85:159:03Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:516.710:488.33:066.12:36-2.15:149:04Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:496.111:408.24:515.73:30-1.15:149:05Third Quarter31Mon
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 7:26 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 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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