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 15h 15m 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 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:277.16:457.011:270.211:364.65:496:41Full Moon1Sun
2Mon4:457.17:487.212:04-0.55:476:42Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:067.29:017.412:185.412:47-0.95:456:44Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:317.310:177.51:056.11:35-1.25:436:45Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:577.311:317.62:066.62:30-1.25:416:47Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:277.03:326.83:30-0.95:396:48Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:327.84:32-0.55:376:50Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:167.89:13 AM5.97:215.85:390.05:356:51Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:507.811:34 AM5.57:564.86:460.75:336:53Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:197.71:385.68:303.67:451.55:316:54Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:447.63:036.09:062.38:382.45:296:56Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:077.54:166.59:421.29:273.35:276:57New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:267.45:196.910:180.210:154.15:256:58New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:447.36:157.210:53-0.511:004.85:237:00New Moon14Sat
15Sun4:017.27:107.411:28-0.911:445.45:217:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon4:207.18:067.512:03-1.05:197:03Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:416.99:067.412:295.912:40-0.95:177:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:036.810:057.41:226.21:20-0.75:157:06Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:216.611:047.32:476.42:04-0.35:137:07First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:577.32:520.15:117:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:420.65:097:10First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:397.34:331.15:077:12First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:107.25:281.65:057:13First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:347.212:354.68:093.86:262.25:047:15Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:517.12:095.18:272.97:202.85:027:16Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:037.03:195.78:491.88:103.55:007:18Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:127.04:236.39:150.88:594.24:587:19Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:267.15:197.09:45-0.39:495.04:567:20Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:457.26:127.610:20-1.210:405.64:557:22Full Moon29Sun
30Mon3:087.37:068.010:58-1.911:316.24:537:23Full Moon30Mon
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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