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 2h 57m 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 - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:097.65:022.18:003.76:574:52Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:514.71:267.55:582.88:182.86:594:51Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:135.21:377.46:543.58:381.87:004:49Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:205.81:467.47:464.29:020.87:024:48Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:206.51:597.58:364.99:30-0.17:034:46New Moon5Mon
6Tue5:137.22:187.69:255.610:02-0.97:054:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:027.82:407.710:166.210:37-1.57:074:43New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:528.33:057.711:066.711:16-2.07:084:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:468.53:337.711:597.111:57-2.17:104:40Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:428.74:037.61:047.47:114:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:368.812:43-1.97:134:37Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:248.81:32-1.57:144:36First Quarter12Mon
13Tue11:058.72:25-0.77:164:35First Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:408.59:164.93:190.36:334.67:174:33First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:098.44:141.57:073.27:194:32Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:224.912:338.35:122.87:421.87:214:31Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:065.612:548.26:194.18:170.57:224:30Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:256.51:138.27:265.28:53-0.67:244:29Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:327.31:338.28:296.09:29-1.47:254:28Full Moon19Mon
20Tue5:278.01:558.19:316.710:05-1.87:274:27Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:168.42:198.010:327.010:41-1.97:284:26Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:028.72:457.811:327.311:17-1.87:304:25Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:488.73:107.612:347.37:314:24Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:348.77:324:23Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:188.712:29-1.07:344:22Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:588.51:06-0.57:354:21Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:338.41:440.27:374:21Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:028.22:231.07:384:20Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:248.19:504.23:041.96:594.07:394:19Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:388.03:452.97:133.07:414:19Third Quarter30Fri
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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