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 5h 22m 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 - Sep 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:167.16:297.811:45-0.16:297:54New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:216.96:557.812:222.112:281.06:307:52Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:276.77:227.81:091.11:122.26:327:50Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:376.57:507.61:570.41:593.36:337:48Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:566.48:207.32:470.02:514.46:347:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:296.48:536.93:38-0.23:555.36:367:44First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:046.64:33-0.15:245.86:377:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:216.95:340.17:375.96:387:39First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:187.26:410.49:125.66:407:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:027.37:480.59:545.36:417:35Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:515.84:367.38:460.610:184.96:437:33Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:055.95:027.29:330.710:374.46:447:31Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:096.05:227.210:100.810:583.96:457:29Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:036.25:357.110:441.111:213.26:477:27Full Moon14Tue
15Wed4:536.35:477.111:151.511:482.56:487:25Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:416.46:027.211:462.16:507:23Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:306.56:217.212:171.712:182.76:517:20Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:216.66:447.112:491.012:523.56:527:18Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:156.67:077.11:250.31:294.26:547:16Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:176.67:317.02:05-0.22:105.06:557:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:326.67:526.92:51-0.52:575.66:577:12Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:076.63:43-0.64:036.16:587:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:356.94:44-0.65:416.37:007:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:337.15:51-0.57:276.07:017:06Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:137.37:01-0.48:335.47:027:03Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:326.23:457.48:06-0.29:174.57:047:01Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:036.24:127.69:020.19:573.47:056:59Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:266.54:377.69:520.710:372.17:076:57New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:396.75:017.710:371.411:161.07:086:55New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:457.05:267.711:222.411:560.07:106:53New Moon30Thu
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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