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 5h 58m 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 - Jan 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:238.49:384.72:511.45:463.88:034:26First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:538.23:392.66:342.98:034:27First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:104.711:19 AM7.94:333.87:122.08:034:28First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:135.311:43 AM7.85:384.97:451.28:034:30Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:296.212:097.66:535.78:150.58:034:31Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:207.012:387.58:056.38:45-0.18:034:32Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:597.61:117.49:076.69:16-0.68:024:33Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:328.01:477.49:566.79:48-1.08:024:34Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:038.22:277.410:386.810:22-1.28:024:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:318.43:097.311:156.710:58-1.48:014:37Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:598.53:537.211:546.611:36-1.48:014:38Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:288.54:407.012:376.48:004:39Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:578.65:326.712:15-1.21:255.97:594:41Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:278.66:316.212:55-0.82:185.37:594:42Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:578.67:425.71:360.03:144.57:584:43Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:288.59:085.22:191.04:103.57:574:45Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:008.410:585.03:042.25:062.37:574:46Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:328.43:543.56:001.17:564:48Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:195.511:07 AM8.34:584.86:520.07:554:49Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:546.511:46 AM8.26:185.87:42-1.07:544:51Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:557.412:298.17:396.48:30-1.77:534:52Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:428.11:208.08:496.79:17-2.17:524:54Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:238.52:157.99:506.610:02-2.27:514:55New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:018.73:127.710:446.310:46-2.07:504:57New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:378.84:097.411:376.011:30-1.57:494:58New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:128.75:047.012:315.57:485:00Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:458.65:596.512:13-0.81:265.07:465:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:158.46:576.012:550.12:224.37:455:03Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:428.28:035.41:361.13:163.77:445:05Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:078.09:275.02:172.24:103.07:435:06First Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:327.811:555.12:593.45:012.37:415:08First Quarter31Mon
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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