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 7h 24m 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:477.66:217.59:56-2.110:076.65:139:17Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:217.76:597.910:38-2.810:596.75:149:17Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:057.87:388.211:23-3.211:516.75:159:17Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:007.78:178.312:10-3.25:159:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:037.58:558.412:486.412:58-3.05:169:16Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:107.09:328.31:536.01:47-2.35:179:15Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:196.410:088.33:045.32:35-1.35:189:15Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:365.610:428.34:184.33:23-0.15:189:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:074.811:148.25:283.14:111.45:199:14Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:104.56:301.95:032.95:209:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:235.17:240.86:044.35:219:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:167.83:586.08:11-0.27:215.55:229:12Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:467.65:016.98:54-0.98:456.15:239:11Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:197.35:487.59:33-1.310:026.45:249:10Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:557.16:287.910:11-1.611:046.55:259:09New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:366.97:048.010:48-1.611:516.45:269:09New Moon16Sun
17Mon3:236.87:378.011:26-1.55:279:08New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:116.78:077.912:316.212:03-1.45:289:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:006.68:347.81:105.912:41-1.15:309:06New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:486.38:577.71:525.61:18-0.75:319:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:386.09:177.72:375.21:54-0.25:329:04Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:325.69:387.63:244.62:290.65:339:02Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:335.110:017.64:103.93:031.55:349:01Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:454.710:257.54:553.13:372.55:369:00First Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:194.510:517.45:382.24:113.65:378:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:594.86:221.34:544.75:388:58First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:005.77:080.36:105.65:398:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:506.57:55-0.67:436.35:418:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:217.45:277.28:43-1.48:576.65:428:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:077.56:007.69:32-2.19:546.65:438:52Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:057.66:337.910:21-2.610:456.35:448:51Full Moon31Mon
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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