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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 8:16 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 35m at 10:42 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:516.55:336.712:480.412:525.56:105:52Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:126.75:456.81:270.21:406.16:115:50Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:367.05:456.82:140.02:496.66:125:48Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:457.33:08-0.16:145:46Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:307.64:06-0.16:155:44Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:027.85:08-0.16:175:42Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:297.96:140.08:215.16:185:40Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:527.87:140.38:454.06:205:38Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:356.03:127.78:090.99:172.76:215:36Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:026.53:307.79:001.79:541.36:235:34New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:227.03:487.79:502.810:330.06:245:32New Moon11Sun
12Mon5:337.54:087.710:403.911:15-1.06:265:30New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:407.84:307.711:295.011:58-1.76:275:28Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:508.04:547.712:195.96:295:26Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:048.05:187.512:45-1.81:196.66:305:24Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:178.15:407.21:35-1.62:547.06:325:22First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:268.02:30-1.16:335:20First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:268.03:28-0.56:355:18First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:117.94:270.26:365:16First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:457.85:280.88:274.86:385:14Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:127.76:281.48:434.06:395:12Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:255.12:357.67:202.09:043.26:415:10Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:365.42:527.48:042.79:272.36:425:08Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:395.83:047.38:443.39:501.56:445:07Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:366.33:107.29:244.010:130.86:465:05Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:276.73:187.110:044.710:390.26:475:03Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:167.13:307.110:455.311:07-0.36:495:01Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:057.43:467.111:265.911:38-0.66:504:59Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:007.64:017.112:096.46:524:58Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:017.84:087.112:12-0.81:026.86:534:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:028.012:52-0.86:554:54Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 3:29 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 Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA?

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 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 (74% illuminated). This places Rosario, East Sound, 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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