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 12h 45m 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:068.612:43-1.37:424:18Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:528.41:28-0.77:444:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:348.32:150.17:454:17Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:098.18:454.83:040.97:094.77:464:17Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue11:368.010:334.53:541.87:273.97:474:17Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:577.94:462.77:433.07:484:16Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:584.612:167.85:423.77:592.17:494:16Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:455.312:377.86:414.68:191.17:504:16Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:506.11:007.87:385.38:430.17:524:16Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:386.91:257.88:316.09:12-0.97:534:16Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:197.61:507.99:216.59:44-1.67:534:16New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:588.12:167.910:086.910:21-2.27:544:16New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:378.52:447.910:557.111:02-2.57:554:16New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:188.73:197.811:457.211:46-2.57:564:16Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:008.84:067.512:447.17:574:16Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:438.85:097.112:33-2.31:546.77:584:16Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:248.76:306.41:22-1.63:166.17:584:16Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:038.78:035.62:12-0.74:395.17:594:17First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:388.69:504.93:030.55:453.98:004:17First Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:118.63:551.96:362.58:004:18First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:074.811:42 AM8.54:533.37:191.18:014:18Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:125.612:118.46:004.77:58-0.18:014:19Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:346.712:408.37:135.88:35-1.08:024:19Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:327.61:108.18:256.59:11-1.78:024:20Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:208.31:427.99:316.99:47-2.08:024:20Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:018.72:187.710:327.110:25-2.08:034:21Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:408.92:587.411:297.011:03-1.88:034:22Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:178.93:437.212:256.98:034:23Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:538.84:306.91:226.68:034:23Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:268.65:206.512:23-1.02:226.28:034:24Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:578.56:165.91:03-0.43:225.78:034:25Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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