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 11h 23m 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:338.26:186.91:26-1.82:336.37:585:52Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:358.26:366.52:10-1.44:266.47:595:50Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:388.12:58-0.88:015:49Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:368.03:510.08:025:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:267.93:500.77:044:46Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:047.84:541.48:224.37:064:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:337.65:572.08:373.67:074:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:574.91:517.56:552.68:492.97:094:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:255.32:047.57:443.29:042.07:104:40Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:285.82:187.58:283.89:231.17:124:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:206.42:367.59:084.59:460.17:134:37New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:067.02:577.59:485.110:13-0.77:154:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:517.53:197.510:285.710:44-1.47:174:35New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:357.93:407.511:116.211:20-1.97:184:33New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:238.23:567.411:586.67:204:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:148.34:037.312:01-2.112:546.87:214:31Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:098.34:137.112:47-2.02:056.97:234:30Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:058.31:37-1.67:244:29First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:578.32:32-1.17:264:28First Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:418.39:235.33:31-0.37:085.07:274:27First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:188.34:320.77:233.97:294:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:498.35:361.87:512.57:304:25Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:255.21:178.36:392.98:241.17:324:24Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:596.01:428.27:384.08:57-0.27:334:23Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:096.92:088.28:354.99:31-1.27:344:22Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:077.72:338.19:305.710:06-1.97:364:21Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:598.33:007.910:246.310:42-2.27:374:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:478.63:287.611:226.711:20-2.27:384:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:338.73:577.312:256.87:404:19Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:208.74:256.912:00-1.91:466.87:414:19Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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