Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 2:51 pm (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 24m at 7:31 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Sep 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:266.97:357.712:433.012:540.26:297:53Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:296.78:067.71:322.21:391.16:317:51Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:376.48:397.72:241.32:262.36:327:49Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:566.19:157.53:190.63:173.46:337:47First Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:336.19:557.24:170.14:194.56:357:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:176.45:18-0.25:385.26:367:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:396.96:23-0.47:165.66:387:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:387.37:29-0.48:495.46:397:39Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:496.44:257.68:31-0.49:505.16:407:37Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:026.35:037.79:25-0.310:314.66:427:34Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:106.45:377.610:11-0.111:044.26:437:32Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:096.56:057.510:520.211:353.66:457:30Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:016.56:297.411:300.76:467:28Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:496.56:487.212:073.112:071.26:477:26Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:356.57:067.112:412.612:441.96:497:24Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:236.47:267.01:162.11:222.66:507:22Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:136.37:506.81:531.62:033.46:527:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:106.28:186.62:321.32:474.16:537:18Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:176.18:486.43:141.03:394.86:547:15Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:486.29:216.24:000.94:505.46:567:13Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:306.44:520.86:295.76:577:11Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:386.75:510.78:215.66:597:09Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:227.06:540.69:045.57:007:07Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:135.83:557.27:540.49:255.17:017:05Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:256.04:227.38:480.29:504.67:037:03Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:346.34:477.49:360.110:203.87:047:01Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:396.65:127.510:210.210:552.97:066:59New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:416.95:387.611:040.611:341.87:076:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:427.16:067.711:471.27:096:54New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:437.26:367.712:170.812:322.17:106:52Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 11:11 am — 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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