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 9h 25m 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 - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:457.17:097.912:113.312:21-0.36:297:54Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:516.97:367.81:002.31:040.86:307:52Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:006.58:047.71:521.41:492.16:317:50Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:176.28:337.52:430.62:373.46:337:48Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:506.29:037.23:360.13:334.66:347:46Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:366.44:31-0.14:485.56:367:44Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:086.85:30-0.16:466.06:377:42Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:147.26:330.09:155.96:387:39Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:037.57:390.110:115.56:407:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:325.84:427.58:390.210:395.26:417:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:505.95:147.59:300.310:554.96:437:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:576.05:397.410:120.411:104.56:447:31Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:516.25:587.310:470.511:314.06:457:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:406.36:117.211:200.911:553.36:477:27New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:266.46:247.211:511.36:487:25New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:136.46:407.212:232.712:231.96:507:23New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:026.47:007.212:541.912:552.76:517:20Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:556.47:227.11:281.31:303.56:527:18Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:546.37:456.92:040.62:084.36:547:16Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:046.38:066.82:450.12:515.16:557:14Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:366.48:206.73:32-0.23:475.86:577:12First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:246.74:27-0.45:146.36:587:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:377.15:30-0.57:096.46:597:08First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:227.36:40-0.58:276.07:017:06Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:577.57:48-0.69:105.47:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:166.44:267.68:48-0.69:484.57:047:01Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:406.54:527.79:41-0.310:283.47:056:59Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:556.85:177.710:280.211:082.27:076:57Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:057.05:417.811:131.111:501.17:086:55Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:117.16:057.811:562.17:096:53Full Moon30Sat
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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