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 4h 08m 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 - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:187.41:485.510:314.89:101.16:497:42Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:427.33:015.710:414.39:521.26:477:43Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:597.34:015.910:543.710:281.56:447:45Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:117.24:556.211:142.911:012.06:427:46Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:237.35:456.411:382.111:342.56:407:48Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:397.36:356.612:061.26:387:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:007.37:286.812:083.212:370.36:367:51Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:227.38:247.012:454.01:13-0.46:347:52Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:457.29:267.11:264.81:53-1.06:327:53Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:067.110:407.12:115.52:39-1.36:307:55Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:227.03:076.13:31-1.36:287:56Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:057.27:29 AM6.84:246.44:30-1.16:267:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:237.45:37-0.86:247:59Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:197.56:47-0.46:228:01Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:017.612:295.79:035.17:530.06:208:02Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:347.72:105.79:344.18:520.66:188:04Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:027.83:396.010:082.99:431.36:168:05Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:277.84:536.410:431.710:302.16:158:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:507.85:576.811:190.511:143.06:138:08New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:127.76:577.111:55-0.46:118:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri5:357.67:547.412:004.012:32-1.16:098:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:597.38:527.512:494.81:11-1.46:078:13Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:247.09:527.61:435.51:51-1.46:058:14Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:506.710:577.62:495.92:34-1.16:038:16Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:146.34:186.13:21-0.66:018:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:047.54:140.06:008:18First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:057.45:140.65:588:20First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:567.46:181.15:568:21First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:347.312:014.89:374.57:201.55:548:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:017.21:414.89:493.88:142.05:538:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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