Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 44m at 2:50 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:52 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:105.611:46 AM8.25:385.07:460.28:034:26Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:316.712:138.06:576.18:22-0.58:034:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:267.512:417.78:186.78:55-0.98:034:28Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:098.11:117.59:307.09:28-1.28:034:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:478.51:477.410:307.010:02-1.28:034:31Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:218.62:307.211:166.910:37-1.28:034:32Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:538.63:167.111:556.811:14-1.18:024:33Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:228.54:037.012:356.68:024:34Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:488.44:506.71:186.38:024:35Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:128.45:386.312:27-0.52:065.88:014:37Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:358.36:335.81:030.12:545.38:014:38Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:588.37:385.31:380.83:414.68:004:39Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:228.28:584.92:111.74:253.77:594:41Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:478.210:444.72:452.85:082.77:594:42Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:138.13:204.05:511.57:584:43Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:455.210:39 AM8.04:065.26:350.47:574:45Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:246.311:08 AM8.05:336.27:21-0.77:574:46Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:097.311:42 AM8.17:086.98:08-1.67:564:48Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:458.012:288.28:227.28:55-2.37:554:49Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:208.51:278.29:227.29:43-2.77:544:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:558.72:338.210:157.010:31-2.87:534:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:298.93:408.011:096.511:18-2.57:524:54New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:038.94:457.612:065.97:514:55Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:368.95:517.012:05-1.81:075.17:504:57Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:088.87:006.312:50-0.82:104.17:494:58Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:388.78:205.61:350.53:133.17:485:00First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:088.510:065.22:182.04:132.27:475:01First Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:378.33:043.55:111.37:455:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:275.510:06 AM8.03:584.96:070.67:445:05First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:206.310:36 AM7.75:176.06:580.17:435:06Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:287.211:11 AM7.37:086.77:46-0.27:425:08Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:51 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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