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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 5:31 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:286.64:310.03:466.45:276:55Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:246.95:330.06:516.65:296:52Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:047.16:330.08:096.35:306:50Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:367.27:260.08:495.95:326:48Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:047.38:090.09:215.45:336:46Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:066.24:287.38:470.29:514.85:356:44Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:116.14:497.39:220.510:194.25:366:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:116.15:067.29:550.910:473.55:376:40New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:116.15:187.110:271.511:162.75:396:38New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:076.15:257.010:592.211:452.05:406:36New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:026.15:337.011:313.05:426:34Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:026.15:457.012:181.312:053.95:436:32Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:176.16:027.112:560.712:414.85:446:30Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:496.36:237.21:400.21:235.65:466:27First Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:276.66:487.22:31-0.22:186.35:476:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:507.03:28-0.53:336.75:496:23First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:427.44:30-0.65:306.85:506:21First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:207.65:37-0.77:326.35:516:19Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:517.76:43-0.68:145.55:536:17Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:026.43:197.77:42-0.38:544.45:546:15Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:436.43:457.78:350.29:343.25:566:13Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:086.64:087.69:241.110:141.95:576:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:256.84:297.510:112.110:550.95:586:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:347.04:487.510:553.111:350.16:006:06Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:387.15:077.411:384.16:016:04Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:457.15:267.312:16-0.412:205.06:036:02Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:577.15:457.112:59-0.61:055.76:046:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:117.16:066.91:46-0.52:046.26:065:58Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:267.16:236.72:36-0.23:376.56:075:56Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:337.23:300.16:095:54Third Quarter30Sun
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 1:27 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 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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