Tides Today & Tomorrow in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 8:16 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:55 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:308.912:558.39:387.89:32-2.37:415:08Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:599.12:008.210:327.410:18-2.27:405:10Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:279.23:097.911:206.711:02-1.87:385:11Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:539.14:237.412:075.87:375:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:188.95:386.812:584.77:365:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:408.76:596.212:240.41:523.57:345:16Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:008.58:465.71:031.92:472.37:335:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:188.410:475.71:423.43:431.37:315:20Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:378.32:214.94:390.57:305:21Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:536.29:00 AM8.22:586.05:390.07:285:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:288.16:40-0.47:265:24Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:047.97:34-0.67:255:26Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:267.910:56 AM7.78:317.58:22-0.87:235:28Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:548.112:077.49:337.29:05-0.87:215:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:218.21:157.210:176.89:43-0.67:205:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:468.22:147.010:536.310:17-0.47:185:33New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:098.23:116.811:245.810:480.07:165:34New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:308.14:086.511:545.211:170.67:145:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:487.95:046.212:244.67:135:37Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:007.75:595.912:563.97:115:39Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:057.56:585.712:132.21:303.27:095:41Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:107.48:195.512:433.12:082.67:075:42Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:197.410:185.51:134.12:491.97:055:44First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:347.41:465.03:351.37:035:46First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:547.54:260.67:015:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:207.65:250.07:005:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:007.66:28-0.56:585:50Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:387.910:11 AM7.57:377.47:27-1.16:565:52Waxing Gibbous28Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449771)

Common Questions About Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 12:35 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 Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA?

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Rosario, East Sound, 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 Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Rosario, East Sound, 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 Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449771. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449771.

What is the moon phase in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA is Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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