Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 5:03 am (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:46 am (5.3 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 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:368.54:146.912:536.68:034:26Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:058.54:576.712:05-0.91:426.48:034:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:338.45:446.312:43-0.62:346.08:034:28Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:018.46:435.81:21-0.13:265.58:034:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:298.47:585.22:000.54:144.78:034:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:578.39:304.82:391.45:003.78:034:32Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:258.311:244.83:212.55:432.68:024:33Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:548.24:113.86:271.38:024:34Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:505.411:25 AM8.25:155.07:110.08:024:35Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:186.511:58 AM8.36:346.07:56-1.28:014:36Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:147.412:368.37:506.68:41-2.18:014:38Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:588.21:228.38:556.99:28-2.78:004:39New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:398.72:168.39:546.910:15-2.98:004:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:198.93:168.110:506.711:02-2.87:594:42New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:589.04:177.811:496.411:49-2.37:584:43Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:359.05:197.312:515.87:574:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:128.96:236.612:36-1.41:575.17:574:46Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:478.87:325.91:22-0.43:054.37:564:47Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:208.68:565.22:080.94:103.47:554:49First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:508.311:014.92:532.35:102.57:544:50First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:198.13:423.76:051.77:534:52First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:215.410:47 AM7.84:435.06:520.97:524:53First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:556.311:16 AM7.56:066.07:350.47:514:55Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:537.211:49 AM7.37:426.58:13-0.17:504:56Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:357.812:287.29:086.78:50-0.47:494:58Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:108.11:147.110:066.79:26-0.67:485:00Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:418.22:037.110:406.610:01-0.77:475:01Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:088.32:537.111:076.410:37-0.87:465:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:338.33:407.011:366.211:12-0.87:445:04Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:558.34:276.912:095.97:435:06Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:168.35:156.712:465.47:425:08Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 6:54 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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