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 3h 33m 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 - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:184.910:007.14:481.73:544.25:478:49Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:515.25:381.24:455.05:488:47Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:335.86:300.86:085.75:498:46Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:246.47:230.47:436.15:518:44Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:586.88:140.08:566.15:528:43Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:466.75:247.19:01-0.49:426.05:538:41Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:436.85:487.39:44-0.810:185.85:558:39Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:416.96:097.410:24-1.110:535.45:568:38New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:397.06:297.511:02-1.211:324.75:578:36New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:377.06:527.711:41-1.05:598:34New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:366.87:167.812:143.912:20-0.56:008:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:376.67:437.91:003.01:010.36:028:31Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:426.38:128.01:492.11:421.46:038:29Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:535.98:447.92:421.22:262.56:048:27Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:175.79:197.83:370.43:143.76:068:26First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:045.74:35-0.24:114.76:078:24First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:516.25:37-0.55:275.56:088:22First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:086.76:42-0.77:035.96:108:20Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:027.17:48-0.88:345.86:118:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:506.84:447.48:47-0.89:405.46:138:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:026.75:207.69:39-0.710:284.96:148:15Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:106.65:517.610:23-0.511:074.46:158:13Full Moon22Wed
23Thu4:116.66:187.511:03-0.111:433.86:178:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri5:056.56:407.411:400.46:188:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:566.46:597.312:193.212:161.16:208:07Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:466.37:177.212:562.512:521.86:218:05Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:376.17:377.11:342.01:292.66:228:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:326.08:017.02:131.52:083.56:248:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:345.88:296.82:541.22:504.26:257:59Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:555.79:006.63:390.93:384.96:277:57Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:545.94:280.84:435.56:287:55Third Quarter31Fri
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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