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 6h 43m at 3:39 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:07 pm (8.2 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 - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:317.38:100.310:195.66:307:52Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:596.05:077.49:030.210:455.36:317:50Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:056.05:367.49:480.111:015.16:337:48Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:046.26:007.410:270.111:194.76:347:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed3:566.46:187.311:020.111:424.36:367:44New Moon5Wed
6Thu4:446.56:347.311:350.36:377:42New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:316.56:517.312:103.712:080.76:387:40New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:206.47:117.312:413.112:411.36:407:38Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:136.37:357.31:162.31:162.06:417:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:106.28:007.21:551.61:532.96:437:33Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:156.18:267.12:370.92:343.96:447:31Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:346.18:547.03:240.33:214.86:457:29First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:186.24:16-0.24:245.66:477:27First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:006.75:16-0.55:556.16:487:25First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:067.16:22-0.77:346.16:497:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:527.47:30-0.88:465.76:517:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:466.54:297.68:33-0.99:365.16:527:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:086.65:017.79:29-0.810:184.36:547:17Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:246.85:307.710:19-0.511:003.46:557:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:336.95:567.711:040.111:422.46:577:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:377.06:217.711:480.96:587:10Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:386.96:467.612:241.512:311.96:597:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:406.97:117.41:070.81:153.07:017:06Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:456.87:367.11:500.32:044.07:027:04Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:596.88:036.82:350.03:024.97:047:02Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:246.88:326.43:220.04:185.57:057:00Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:517.04:120.16:245.87:066:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:037.25:090.47:086:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:587.36:140.79:415.37:096:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:397.47:210.910:064.97:116:51Waning Crescent30Sun
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 7:23 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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