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 7h 03m 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 - May 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:167.49:388.01:325.61:41-2.35:508:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:026.910:367.92:405.72:32-1.75:488:28Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:546.311:347.84:035.63:25-0.95:478:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:565.75:465.24:210.05:458:31Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:277.610:13 AM5.17:194.55:201.05:448:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:137.511:57 AM4.78:173.86:221.95:428:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:517.42:034.78:562.97:242.75:418:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:207.23:345.29:252.18:233.55:398:36Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:417.14:395.89:491.39:154.25:388:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:577.05:306.410:120.610:034.75:368:39Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:157.06:146.810:37-0.110:475.25:358:41New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:396.96:537.211:04-0.611:285.55:338:42New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:066.97:297.411:34-1.05:328:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:366.88:067.612:105.812:07-1.35:318:45New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:086.88:437.712:546.012:43-1.55:298:46Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:406.69:247.71:416.11:23-1.55:288:47Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:126.410:057.72:366.12:05-1.35:278:49Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:496.110:467.73:405.92:51-1.05:268:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:535.711:257.74:505.53:39-0.45:258:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:235.25:554.84:300.35:238:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:017.711:00 AM4.76:483.95:251.35:228:54First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:347.712:474.77:332.66:252.35:218:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:067.82:405.18:161.37:283.45:208:56Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:387.94:086.08:57-0.18:314.35:198:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:127.95:146.89:38-1.39:315.05:188:58Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:488.06:097.510:20-2.310:285.55:178:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:277.96:598.011:03-2.811:255.95:179:01Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:107.87:468.311:47-3.05:169:02Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:577.58:338.312:236.012:33-2.85:159:03Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:477.19:198.31:265.91:19-2.35:149:04Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:406.610:048.22:385.72:07-1.55:149:05Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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