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 2h 30m 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 - Apr 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:196.79:11 AM6.06:266.05:240.66:487:42First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:286.96:270.76:467:43First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:147.17:300.66:447:45First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:467.212:545.79:485.28:270.56:427:46Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:117.32:115.99:554.79:160.56:407:48Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:327.43:216.210:163.910:010.76:387:49Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:527.54:266.510:452.910:431.06:367:51Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:147.65:276.811:191.811:251.76:347:52Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:407.76:287.111:580.76:327:54Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:077.87:297.312:082.512:40-0.46:307:55Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:377.78:337.412:533.41:25-1.16:287:57Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:097.69:447.41:434.42:13-1.56:267:58Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:447.311:037.42:405.23:05-1.66:248:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:236.93:515.74:02-1.36:228:01Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:237.59:13 AM6.45:275.95:05-0.86:208:03Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:347.610:25 AM5.97:535.66:13-0.26:188:04Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:307.711:59 AM5.49:114.97:230.46:168:05Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:167.81:435.39:504.28:260.96:148:07Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:537.73:155.510:193.49:201.56:128:08Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:237.64:245.810:422.610:062.06:108:10Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:477.55:216.211:061.910:472.76:098:11New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:057.36:126.511:321.211:273.36:078:13New Moon22Fri
23Sat5:207.26:596.811:590.56:058:14New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:377.07:447.012:064.012:290.06:038:16New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:586.98:307.112:484.61:01-0.46:018:17Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:226.79:187.21:355.11:35-0.55:598:19Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:476.510:117.22:295.52:13-0.55:588:20Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:106.211:117.23:365.82:55-0.45:568:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:41-0.15:548:23First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:147.24:340.25:538:24First Quarter30Sat
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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