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 6h 48m 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 - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:457.37:310.89:575.17:126:50Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:585.64:107.38:270.79:594.67:136:48Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:105.84:307.49:150.610:164.07:156:46Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:166.24:497.59:580.710:413.17:166:44New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:186.55:107.510:381.111:132.07:176:42New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:176.85:347.611:191.711:490.97:196:40New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:167.16:007.712:002.57:206:38New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:177.36:287.712:30-0.112:443.47:226:36Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:217.46:587.51:13-0.91:324.47:236:34Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:317.47:317.32:01-1.42:285.27:256:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:507.58:087.02:53-1.53:375.87:266:30First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:137.63:49-1.35:146.17:286:28First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:257.74:52-0.87:475.87:296:26First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:227.86:01-0.29:015.27:316:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:087.97:130.39:384.47:326:22Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:275.53:457.98:180.810:063.67:346:20Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:585.74:167.89:131.410:312.87:356:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:106.14:417.69:592.010:562.07:376:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:096.44:597.510:412.611:231.37:386:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:016.75:157.311:203.311:510.67:406:12Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:507.05:317.212:004.17:416:10Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:377.25:507.012:210.112:424.77:436:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:257.46:116.812:53-0.31:305.37:446:07Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:157.46:336.51:27-0.42:275.87:466:05Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:117.56:466.32:05-0.43:446.17:486:03Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:157.52:46-0.27:496:01Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:207.53:340.27:516:00Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:157.54:280.57:525:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:577.65:300.97:545:56Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:287.66:341.29:264.57:555:54Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:435.12:527.77:351.49:263.77:575:53Waning Crescent31Sun
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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