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 1h 34m 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 - Apr 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:277.49:556.91:544.32:30-0.86:477:43Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:557.311:217.02:445.23:21-1.16:457:44Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:257.03:475.94:18-1.16:437:46Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:527.19:03 AM6.75:146.25:22-0.96:417:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:067.410:17 AM6.37:146.16:31-0.66:397:49Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:597.611:57 AM5.98:575.67:41-0.26:377:50Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:417.71:355.89:374.88:430.16:357:52Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:157.83:056.010:103.99:370.66:327:53Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:447.84:206.210:432.910:241.26:307:55New Moon9Mon
10Tue5:097.75:246.511:161.911:072.06:287:56New Moon10Tue
11Wed5:317.66:226.711:501.011:492.86:267:58New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:517.57:176.912:250.36:247:59New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:127.38:117.112:323.71:00-0.26:238:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:347.19:087.21:184.51:37-0.56:218:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:586.810:107.22:105.12:16-0.66:198:04Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:236.511:197.23:135.62:58-0.46:178:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:466.24:395.93:45-0.16:158:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:317.24:390.36:138:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:357.25:400.76:118:10First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:247.26:441.06:098:11First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:007.212:225.09:514.77:451.36:078:12Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:257.21:495.19:544.18:371.56:058:14Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:437.23:065.410:043.49:221.86:048:15Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:597.34:125.810:232.410:032.36:028:17Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:187.45:126.310:481.410:422.96:008:18Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:407.46:086.811:190.211:233.65:588:20Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:047.57:037.211:54-0.85:568:21Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:317.58:007.512:064.412:33-1.65:558:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:597.49:007.712:535.11:16-2.15:538:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:307.310:067.81:475.72:04-2.35:518:26Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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