Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 2:50 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 14m at 10:21 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:566.97:23 AM6.74:496.54:56-0.46:477:43Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:127.16:03-0.46:457:44Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:597.37:12-0.36:437:46Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:317.512:346.19:005.58:15-0.26:417:47Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:587.62:086.29:324.69:100.16:397:49Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:217.73:326.410:093.39:590.66:377:50Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:447.84:476.710:472.010:441.56:357:52New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:077.95:557.011:270.611:292.56:337:53New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:327.97:007.312:09-0.56:317:55New Moon9Tue
10Wed5:587.98:047.512:153.612:51-1.36:297:56Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:267.79:107.51:044.61:36-1.76:277:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:567.410:217.52:005.42:23-1.76:257:59Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:287.011:377.53:075.93:13-1.36:238:00Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:016.54:406.24:08-0.76:218:02First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:517.55:090.06:198:03First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:537.56:170.66:178:05First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:427.511:49 AM5.19:394.87:251.16:158:06First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:207.41:415.010:034.28:251.66:138:08Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:487.33:115.210:203.59:132.16:118:09Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:077.24:185.610:342.89:542.66:098:11Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:187.15:116.010:512.010:313.26:078:12Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:287.15:596.311:121.111:073.86:068:14Full Moon22Mon
23Tue4:427.16:446.711:360.311:434.56:048:15Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:017.17:297.012:03-0.46:028:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu5:237.08:157.312:215.012:34-0.96:008:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri5:446.99:057.41:035.61:09-1.35:588:20Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:006.810:027.51:506.01:50-1.45:578:21Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:576.711:067.52:466.32:36-1.45:558:22Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:516.64:016.53:28-1.25:538:24Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:107.54:26-0.95:518:25Third Quarter30Tue
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 6:35 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (83% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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