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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:26 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 42m at 9:24 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:036.72:126.22:440.35:496:41First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:026.96:02 AM6.63:286.53:360.45:476:43First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:017.14:310.55:456:44First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:417.25:310.75:426:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:117.36:300.95:406:47Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:357.312:165.48:344.77:231.25:386:49Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:547.31:545.68:533.78:121.65:366:50Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:087.23:126.19:192.68:582.35:346:51Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:217.24:256.69:501.49:453.15:326:53Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:357.25:307.210:250.210:334.05:306:54Full Moon10Mon
11Tue3:537.36:327.611:04-0.911:205.05:286:56Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:167.47:387.811:45-1.65:266:57Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:427.58:508.012:085.812:31-2.05:246:59Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:117.510:028.01:036.51:22-2.05:227:00Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:417.311:108.02:186.82:18-1.75:207:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:116.94:116.83:18-1.25:187:03Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:108.04:19-0.55:167:05Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:567.95:230.45:147:06Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:327.811:52 AM5.07:594.46:281.25:137:08Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:017.71:455.28:313.37:262.15:117:09Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:257.53:035.69:022.28:162.95:097:11Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:457.44:106.19:321.29:033.75:077:12New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:007.25:086.510:020.49:484.45:057:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:107.15:597.010:30-0.210:325.15:037:15New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:227.06:467.210:58-0.711:155.65:017:16New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:376.97:357.411:28-0.911:586.05:007:18Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:566.88:287.511:59-1.04:587:19Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:156.79:237.512:456.312:34-0.94:567:21Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:276.610:187.61:556.51:13-0.74:547:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:097.61:57-0.44:537:24Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 1:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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