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 8h 17m 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 - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:567.86:468.410:24-2.711:167.04:138:04New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:287.67:308.511:03-2.54:128:05New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:027.28:128.512:206.911:41 AM-2.24:128:06Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:366.88:538.41:376.712:17-1.74:118:07Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:308.212:53-1.04:118:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:028.01:29-0.24:108:09Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:287.82:060.74:108:10First Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:497.72:431.74:098:10First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:153.711:027.56:173.33:202.74:098:11First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:074.26:452.34:013.74:088:12First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:345.07:121.34:504.74:088:13Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:435.87:400.46:005.64:088:13Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:376.78:11-0.67:216.34:088:14Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:177.65:207.48:44-1.48:346.84:088:14Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:497.76:008.09:21-2.09:447.14:088:15Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:257.76:388.510:00-2.510:527.24:088:15Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:037.77:168.810:40-2.811:537.14:078:16Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:477.57:538.911:21-2.84:088:16Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:417.18:288.812:576.812:03-2.44:088:16Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:466.58:598.72:086.112:45-1.64:088:17Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:585.79:268.63:095.21:28-0.44:088:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:294.89:508.44:024.02:120.94:088:17Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:564.310:118.34:522.72:562.44:088:17Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:274.65:431.33:403.94:098:18Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:125.56:330.14:295.24:098:18Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:346.57:20-1.05:376.34:098:18Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:377.38:05-1.77:197.04:108:18Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:018.15:217.88:47-2.28:527.24:108:18Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:408.05:598.29:28-2.410:127.24:118:18New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:217.76:338.410:08-2.411:167.04:118:17New Moon30Sun
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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