Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 28m at 2:09 pm (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:487.99:217.31:164.31:55-1.66:487:42Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:207.710:417.32:085.22:46-1.76:457:44Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:547.33:115.93:41-1.56:437:45First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:077.48:33 AM6.84:376.34:42-0.96:417:47First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:257.55:50-0.36:397:48First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:267.611:01 AM5.79:135.57:030.36:377:50First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:127.612:495.49:524.98:100.86:357:51Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:497.62:335.410:204.19:051.36:337:53Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:197.53:515.710:403.49:511.86:317:54Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:417.44:526.010:582.610:302.46:297:56Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:557.35:446.311:191.811:063.16:277:57Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:067.26:326.611:421.011:423.86:257:59Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:197.17:176.812:080.36:238:00Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:367.08:027.012:204.412:37-0.26:218:02Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:586.98:497.11:015.01:09-0.56:198:03Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:216.79:417.21:475.51:44-0.76:178:05Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:406.610:437.22:395.92:24-0.76:158:06Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:406.411:547.23:456.23:09-0.56:148:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:01-0.36:128:09Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:007.25:00-0.16:108:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:497.36:040.26:088:12Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:227.311:36 AM5.48:525.17:060.56:068:13Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:477.41:165.48:594.28:041.06:048:15Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:097.52:485.79:262.98:571.76:028:16Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:307.64:106.29:591.59:462.56:018:18Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:547.75:216.810:360.010:333.45:598:19New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:197.86:257.411:15-1.311:214.35:578:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon4:477.97:267.811:57-2.35:558:22New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:187.88:268.012:115.212:41-2.85:548:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:527.69:288.11:065.81:28-2.85:528:25Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 6:15 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 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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