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 3h 20m 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 - Nov 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:518.25:487.112:47-1.81:466.27:585:52Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:458.26:206.71:29-1.53:006.37:595:50Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:408.06:566.32:13-0.94:546.28:015:49Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:357.93:01-0.38:035:47First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:267.83:530.48:045:46First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:067.74:491.28:294.68:065:44First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:377.64:481.97:513.97:074:43First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:587.55:472.68:083.17:094:41Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:194.91:137.56:433.38:262.17:104:40Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:455.51:307.57:344.08:461.27:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:456.21:517.58:214.69:100.27:144:37Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:346.82:147.69:055.29:38-0.77:154:36Full Moon12Fri
13Sat5:187.42:397.69:475.810:10-1.57:174:35Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:017.93:047.610:306.210:47-2.17:184:33Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:468.23:307.611:156.511:28-2.37:204:32Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:338.43:587.512:066.77:214:31Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:238.44:307.312:13-2.31:076.87:234:30Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:138.45:176.81:02-2.02:246.67:244:29Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:028.36:536.11:54-1.44:046.07:264:28Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:478.38:415.42:49-0.55:465.17:274:27Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:258.310:364.93:460.66:383.97:294:26Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:008.34:461.87:172.57:304:25Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:475.012:308.25:493.07:531.27:324:24Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:315.812:588.26:544.28:270.07:334:23Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:456.71:268.17:575.29:01-1.07:344:22Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:437.51:548.08:575.99:35-1.67:364:21New Moon26Fri
27Sat5:328.22:237.89:546.410:10-2.07:374:21New Moon27Sat
28Sun6:178.62:557.610:496.710:46-2.07:394:20New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:598.73:297.311:466.711:24-1.87:404:19New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:418.74:077.012:476.77:414:19Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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