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 4h 06m 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 : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:388.36:076.312:21-0.21:284.97:405:09Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:028.37:055.912:560.52:124.17:395:11Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:288.28:155.51:321.32:583.27:385:12Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:558.19:425.22:092.43:482.27:365:14Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:238.011:505.32:483.64:401.27:355:16Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:538.03:364.95:360.37:335:17Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:086.110:27 AM7.94:495.96:33-0.67:325:19Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:187.011:10 AM7.96:276.67:29-1.37:305:21Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:027.712:087.87:526.88:23-1.87:295:22Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:408.21:167.88:586.79:14-2.17:275:24Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:158.42:257.79:526.210:03-2.07:255:26New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:488.63:317.610:435.710:49-1.77:245:27New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:208.64:337.411:335.011:33-1.07:225:29New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:508.55:347.012:254.27:205:30Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:198.46:366.512:16-0.11:173.57:195:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:468.37:436.012:581.02:092.77:175:34Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:128.09:055.61:412.33:012.07:155:35Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:387.811:015.62:253.53:531.57:135:37First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:057.43:164.74:471.17:125:39First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:066.19:34 AM7.14:275.75:420.87:105:40First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:316.710:10 AM6.86:166.36:380.67:085:42First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:247.310:57 AM6.68:316.47:320.47:065:43Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:037.612:006.59:386.28:200.27:045:45Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:357.81:056.510:036.09:020.07:025:47Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:017.82:046.610:175.89:40-0.17:005:48Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:237.82:586.710:355.510:15-0.26:585:50Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:417.83:486.810:595.010:490.06:575:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:587.84:376.811:294.411:220.36:555:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:177.95:296.612:033.76:535:55Full Moon29Wed
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 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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