Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 3:39 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 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 - Aug 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:145.97:180.56:485.45:478:48Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:216.78:070.08:245.95:488:47Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:346.85:097.28:52-0.49:516.15:508:45Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:186.65:487.69:33-0.610:496.05:518:44Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:076.56:217.710:12-0.711:225.95:528:42Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:586.56:507.710:50-0.811:485.75:548:41New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:486.67:167.611:25-0.85:558:39New Moon7Tue
8Wed4:366.67:377.612:165.512:01-0.75:568:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu5:226.57:577.612:485.212:35-0.55:588:36New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:106.38:177.61:244.71:09-0.15:598:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:006.08:397.62:044.21:440.56:018:32Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:565.79:047.52:463.52:181.36:028:30Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:005.39:317.53:292.72:552.36:038:29Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:175.19:597.44:161.93:343.46:058:27First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:025.25:061.04:214.46:068:25First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:185.76:010.25:295.46:088:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:416.46:58-0.67:006.06:098:21Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:317.17:57-1.28:226.26:108:20Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:447.35:107.58:54-1.79:266.16:128:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:527.35:467.79:47-2.110:195.66:138:16Full Moon20Mon
21Tue3:017.46:197.910:37-2.111:085.16:158:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed4:097.46:507.911:24-1.811:574.36:168:12Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:137.27:207.912:10-1.26:178:10Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:166.97:497.812:483.512:54-0.36:198:08Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:206.58:177.71:402.71:390.86:208:06Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:296.18:457.52:332.02:242.16:228:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:495.89:147.33:261.33:133.36:238:02Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:325.79:447.04:200.84:114.56:248:00Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:236.15:150.65:295.36:267:58Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:486.66:120.47:235.86:277:56Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:477.17:120.39:245.86:297:54Waning Crescent31Fri
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 12:12 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 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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