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 10h 22m 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 - Feb 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:438.65:566.912:303.67:405:10Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:118.77:036.412:220.31:232.67:385:12Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:418.78:196.01:041.52:181.77:375:14Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:138.69:555.71:482.83:150.97:355:15Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:478.411:585.92:354.14:150.37:345:17Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:258.13:325.35:18-0.17:325:19Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:436.510:10 AM7.84:536.16:23-0.47:315:20Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:527.211:05 AM7.46:396.57:24-0.57:295:22Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:397.712:117.28:166.48:18-0.67:285:23Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:188.01:217.09:216.19:05-0.57:265:25Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:518.12:256.910:045.69:45-0.37:245:27New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:218.13:226.810:385.110:220.07:235:28New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:468.14:136.711:124.510:570.57:215:30New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:068.05:026.611:473.911:311.17:195:32New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:247.95:516.412:233.37:175:33Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:407.86:416.212:051.81:012.77:165:35Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:007.87:355.912:402.61:392.27:145:36Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:247.78:385.81:143.42:201.77:125:38Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:517.510:035.61:484.33:041.47:105:40First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:197.32:225.13:531.17:095:41First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:385.88:50 AM7.13:025.84:490.87:075:43First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:286.49:27 AM7.04:296.35:490.57:055:45First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:056.810:21 AM6.96:266.56:480.17:035:46Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:317.111:31 AM6.97:416.47:42-0.37:015:48Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:527.412:447.08:286.08:30-0.56:595:49Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:137.61:557.19:075.49:14-0.66:575:51Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:337.83:027.29:474.59:56-0.46:555:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:567.94:077.310:293.410:380.26:535:54Full Moon28Wed
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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