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 8h 11m 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 - Apr 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:238.08:367.512:463.81:18-1.56:477:42Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:597.89:437.41:374.62:08-1.66:457:44Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:397.410:577.32:365.23:00-1.36:437:45Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:237.03:465.63:57-0.86:417:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:137.39:17 AM6.45:185.74:59-0.26:397:48Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:217.310:27 AM5.87:215.46:070.56:377:50Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:177.411:57 AM5.48:454.87:161.16:357:51Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:017.41:435.39:314.18:181.66:337:53Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:377.33:135.510:023.39:112.16:317:54Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:047.24:195.910:252.69:552.76:297:56Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:237.15:136.210:471.910:343.26:277:57Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:367.05:596.511:101.211:113.76:257:59New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:517.06:416.811:360.511:484.26:238:00New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:107.07:227.012:050.06:218:02New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:356.98:027.112:264.712:36-0.46:198:03New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:026.88:467.21:065.11:11-0.66:178:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:316.79:347.21:505.51:49-0.76:158:06Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:596.510:297.12:385.72:32-0.66:138:08Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:246.311:297.13:375.93:19-0.56:128:09Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:486.14:525.94:12-0.26:108:10First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:257.19:08 AM5.76:175.65:100.26:088:12First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:107.210:52 AM5.47:235.06:110.66:068:13First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:467.312:295.38:054.17:131.26:048:15Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:177.42:065.58:433.08:121.86:028:16Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:467.53:346.09:221.69:062.56:018:18Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:157.64:486.610:010.29:583.35:598:19Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:467.85:517.210:41-1.010:484.15:578:21Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:197.96:497.711:23-2.011:394.75:558:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:557.97:458.012:07-2.55:548:24Full Moon29Sun
30Mon5:347.78:418.112:325.312:53-2.65:528:25Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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