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 2h 56m 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 - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:547.410:19 AM6.58:376.47:040.36:525:55Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:387.711:31 AM6.39:416.18:000.36:505:56Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:137.812:476.210:065.88:470.26:495:58Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:427.81:546.310:185.59:270.26:475:59Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:057.72:506.510:305.210:020.36:456:01Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:237.63:416.510:504.710:340.56:436:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:377.64:296.511:154.011:050.96:406:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed5:507.65:186.511:453.311:371.56:386:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:077.76:096.412:172.56:366:07Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:287.77:046.312:092.312:531.76:346:09Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:507.68:076.212:433.21:321.06:326:10Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:137.510:246.21:194.13:150.37:307:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:357.32:595.14:04-0.17:287:13Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:136.38:54 AM7.23:485.95:01-0.47:267:15Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:116.79:13 AM7.15:116.56:06-0.67:247:16Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:187.210:11 AM6.97:096.77:16-0.87:227:18Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:007.612:056.78:406.48:22-0.97:207:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:337.81:406.79:335.89:20-0.97:187:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:027.93:046.810:164.910:10-0.67:167:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:288.04:186.910:573.910:56-0.17:147:24New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:538.05:267.011:392.711:390.87:127:25New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:178.06:307.012:211.77:097:27New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:408.07:336.912:221.81:040.77:077:28Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:047.88:386.91:052.91:470.17:057:30Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:297.69:516.81:524.02:31-0.37:037:31Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:557.211:156.82:444.93:17-0.47:017:33Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:226.83:505.74:07-0.26:597:34First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:467.08:49 AM6.45:266.15:020.26:577:36First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:047.26:060.56:557:37First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:027.37:150.86:537:39First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:457.412:195.510:165.28:181.06:517:40Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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