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 5h 45m at 5:31 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:24 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:207.811:04 AM7.37:416.97:38-0.96:545:53Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:518.012:387.28:396.28:31-0.86:525:55Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:188.12:037.29:265.29:20-0.56:505:57New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:448.13:247.210:114.110:070.36:485:58New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:078.14:427.210:552.910:521.36:466:00New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:298.05:547.111:401.811:352.46:446:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:508.07:067.012:250.96:426:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:117.98:246.812:163.61:130.36:406:04Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:327.89:486.712:574.72:050.06:386:06Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:557.611:166.71:415.53:00-0.16:366:07First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:217.42:336.23:570.06:346:09First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:436.97:53 AM7.13:426.64:580.26:316:10First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:467.18:38 AM6.76:256.66:030.46:296:12First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:307.29:53 AM6.37:556.27:030.66:276:14Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:057.311:44 AM6.08:375.77:510.76:256:15Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:347.31:236.09:095.18:331.06:236:17Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:597.32:316.19:384.49:101.36:216:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:207.23:316.210:063.79:441.86:196:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:387.14:296.310:333.010:182.46:176:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:507.05:216.411:002.310:513.06:156:23Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:587.06:116.511:281.611:243.76:136:24Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:076.97:046.611:591.011:584.46:116:26Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:217.08:066.612:330.56:096:27Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:387.09:216.712:345.11:130.26:066:29Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:597.110:426.91:155.71:59-0.16:046:30Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:227.12:086.32:52-0.36:026:32Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:017.16:50 AM7.03:196.63:49-0.36:006:33Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:007.47:41 AM6.74:566.64:51-0.35:586:34Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:407.69:30 AM6.37:096.15:570.05:566:36Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:127.711:29 AM6.07:515.27:020.35:546:37Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:397.71:236.18:284.18:000.95:526:39Waning Crescent31Sun
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 47% 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 (47% 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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