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 13h 45m 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:577.76:236.712:061.76:487:42New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:167.57:186.812:032.412:410.96:467:43New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:357.48:136.812:443.31:170.36:447:45Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:557.29:116.91:274.11:540.06:427:46Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:186.910:176.92:164.92:33-0.26:407:48Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:426.611:366.93:155.53:15-0.16:387:49Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:046.34:335.94:020.16:367:51First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:587.04:580.56:347:52First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:067.16:010.76:327:54First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:557.27:060.96:307:55First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:297.212:295.310:065.08:061.06:287:57Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:547.31:515.410:044.58:561.16:267:58Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:127.33:055.710:143.89:391.36:248:00Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:277.34:106.110:342.910:191.76:228:01Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:457.45:106.411:011.810:582.36:208:03Full Moon15Fri
16Sat5:057.56:086.811:330.711:383.16:188:04Full Moon16Sat
17Sun5:297.67:067.212:09-0.46:168:06Full Moon17Sun
18Mon5:557.68:067.412:203.912:49-1.36:148:07Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:237.59:117.51:064.81:34-1.96:128:09Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:537.410:227.61:585.52:22-2.06:108:10Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:247.111:397.63:026.03:16-1.96:088:12Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:026.74:266.34:15-1.46:078:13Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:517.79:05 AM6.16:386.15:20-0.76:058:14Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:497.710:46 AM5.68:455.46:30-0.16:038:16Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:367.812:355.29:204.57:370.66:018:17Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:147.82:235.39:493.68:371.35:598:19Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:467.73:515.610:162.69:292.05:588:20Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:117.64:596.110:421.610:152.85:568:22Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:327.55:576.511:090.710:583.65:548:23New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:497.46:496.911:38-0.111:424.45:528:25New Moon30Sat
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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