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 5h 15m 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 - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:197.23:095.19:593.19:012.45:518:26Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:317.24:185.610:142.29:423.05:498:27Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:467.25:146.110:351.210:213.65:488:29Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:057.36:066.611:000.211:014.35:468:30Full Moon4Thu
5Fri4:277.36:557.111:30-0.811:425.05:458:31Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:507.37:457.512:05-1.65:438:33Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:147.38:397.712:265.612:44-2.15:418:34Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:377.29:367.91:156.11:28-2.45:408:36Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:587.110:387.92:136.42:16-2.35:388:37Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:166.811:397.93:286.53:10-1.95:378:39Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:08-1.35:358:40Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:347.95:10-0.55:348:41Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:197.911:05 AM5.18:204.76:140.45:338:43Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:577.91:014.88:483.57:171.35:318:44Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:287.92:545.19:192.28:162.35:308:45Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:557.84:205.89:511.09:113.35:298:47Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:197.85:286.510:23-0.210:034.35:288:48Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:427.76:257.110:55-1.110:545.15:268:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:057.57:167.611:29-1.711:465.75:258:50New Moon19Fri
20Sat4:307.38:057.912:04-2.05:248:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:567.18:528.112:426.112:40-2.05:238:53Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:236.89:408.01:466.31:20-1.85:228:54Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:506.410:297.93:056.32:03-1.35:218:55Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:177.82:48-0.85:208:57Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:36-0.25:198:58First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:007.64:270.55:188:59First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:367.59:58 AM4.68:274.55:181.35:179:00First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:037.411:38 AM4.38:413.86:122.15:169:01First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:247.41:344.38:532.97:062.95:159:02Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:437.43:264.89:081.98:003.75:159:03Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:037.44:395.69:290.98:524.55:149:04Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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