Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 7h 05m at 2:51 pm (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 pm (8.3 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 - Dec 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:488.77:056.11:41-1.34:125.87:434:18First Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:408.68:185.42:33-0.35:565.17:444:18First Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:278.49:534.83:280.76:564.27:454:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:088.24:271.87:383.47:464:17First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:064.712:428.05:292.88:092.57:484:17Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:595.11:087.86:323.88:331.77:494:16Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:145.81:287.77:334.58:551.07:504:16Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:116.51:477.68:275.29:180.37:514:16Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:577.12:097.59:175.79:44-0.37:524:16Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:367.62:357.410:036.110:12-0.77:534:16Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:128.03:047.310:476.310:42-1.07:544:16Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:468.23:337.211:326.511:15-1.27:554:16Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:208.34:027.012:206.67:564:16Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:558.44:276.81:146.67:564:16Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:328.54:296.512:31-1.12:176.47:574:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:108.51:13-0.87:584:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:478.57:125.61:57-0.34:365.57:594:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:248.48:565.02:440.45:264.77:594:17Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:598.410:424.83:351.36:083.68:004:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:338.44:322.46:482.38:004:18Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:425.012:068.45:353.57:290.98:014:18Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:295.812:408.56:434.58:09-0.48:014:19Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:426.81:168.57:495.38:51-1.58:024:19Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:387.71:558.58:515.99:33-2.38:024:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:278.32:378.49:496.310:16-2.78:034:21New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:138.83:238.110:466.411:00-2.78:034:21New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:589.04:127.811:466.411:45-2.38:034:22Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:419.05:047.312:506.28:034:23Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:248.95:586.712:31-1.72:015.88:034:24Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:068.86:576.01:17-0.83:175.38:034:25Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:458.68:055.32:040.24:334.68:034:25First 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 6:41 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 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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