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 5h 50m 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 - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:126.97:250.59:335.86:297:53Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:086.14:477.28:200.310:085.76:317:51Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:126.15:157.39:090.010:255.56:327:49Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:156.35:387.49:53-0.310:445.16:347:47Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:136.55:587.410:32-0.411:104.66:357:45New Moon5Sun
6Mon4:086.76:187.511:10-0.411:424.06:367:43New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:036.86:407.511:48-0.16:387:41New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:596.87:047.612:193.112:260.56:397:38Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:586.77:307.61:002.21:061.46:417:36Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:016.57:597.61:451.31:492.46:427:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:126.38:297.52:340.52:353.56:437:32Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:386.39:037.33:26-0.13:294.66:457:30First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:226.44:23-0.54:385.46:467:28First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:566.85:26-0.76:135.96:487:26First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:037.36:33-0.78:005.96:497:24Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:537.67:41-0.69:175.56:507:22Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:056.34:337.78:43-0.510:024.96:527:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:256.35:077.79:37-0.310:384.36:537:17Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:366.45:377.710:240.011:113.66:557:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:386.56:027.511:050.611:452.96:567:13Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:336.66:237.411:441.26:577:11Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:266.66:417.212:202.212:222.06:597:09Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:186.67:007.112:551.61:022.97:007:07Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:116.57:216.91:321.11:443.77:027:05Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:106.57:456.62:100.72:324.57:037:03Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:216.58:106.42:500.53:305.27:047:00Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:506.68:376.13:340.54:525.77:066:58Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:216.84:240.67:076:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:277.05:220.77:096:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:127.26:270.89:565.47:106:52Third Quarter30Thu
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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