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 14h 02m 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 - Jan 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:168.37:195.41:400.54:115.08:034:26Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:388.28:374.82:171.55:004.18:034:27Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:008.110:214.52:522.55:403.28:034:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:238.03:263.76:162.38:034:29Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:474.910:48 AM7.94:034.86:501.38:034:30Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:147.87:250.38:034:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:186.811:41 AM7.86:536.68:01-0.68:024:33Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:497.612:117.98:107.18:40-1.48:024:34Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:198.112:497.99:077.39:21-2.08:024:35New Moon9Tue
10Wed5:508.51:398.09:557.310:05-2.58:014:36New Moon10Wed
11Thu6:218.72:408.010:417.210:49-2.68:014:38New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:548.83:447.911:306.811:34-2.58:004:39New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:268.94:497.512:266.38:004:40Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:578.95:566.912:20-1.91:275.57:594:42Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:288.97:086.21:04-1.02:314.57:584:43Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:588.88:335.51:480.33:353.37:584:44First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:288.710:245.02:321.84:372.17:574:46First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:598.63:183.45:351.07:564:47First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:515.410:30 AM8.44:124.96:300.17:554:49First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:416.411:02 AM8.15:316.27:20-0.67:544:50Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:467.411:39 AM7.87:126.98:07-1.07:534:52Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:318.112:237.58:487.18:51-1.27:524:53Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:108.41:167.310:027.09:32-1.27:514:55Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:448.62:127.210:476.710:11-1.27:504:56Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:168.53:067.111:216.410:49-0.97:494:58Full Moon25Thu
26Fri6:448.43:566.911:556.111:26-0.67:484:59Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:098.34:456.712:335.77:475:01Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:298.25:356.412:01-0.11:135.17:465:03Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:478.16:275.912:360.51:564.57:455:04Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:058.17:275.51:081.32:393.87:435:06Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:258.08:375.11:402.33:223.07:425:07Waning 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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