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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 31m at 4:40 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:40 pm (5.5 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:069.34:127.61:127.17:434:18Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:489.25:066.912:30-1.82:366.67:444:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:309.06:006.01:12-0.83:545.87:454:17Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:068.87:125.11:540.34:544.97:464:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:428.510:004.42:361.55:543.97:474:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:068.33:122.76:362.97:494:16Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:304.611:30 AM8.13:543.97:122.07:504:16Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:065.311:48 AM8.04:424.97:421.17:514:16Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:186.012:007.95:425.88:120.47:524:15Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:126.812:247.97:066.48:42-0.27:534:15Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:007.412:487.98:186.99:18-0.77:544:15Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:368.01:187.99:247.19:48-1.07:554:15New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:128.41:487.810:247.210:18-1.27:564:15New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:488.62:247.711:247.310:54-1.37:564:15New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:248.82:547.412:127.27:574:16New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:008.93:367.11:127.07:584:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:308.94:246.712:00-0.92:246.57:594:16Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:548.95:306.012:36-0.43:185.97:594:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:188.86:485.31:120.44:005.08:004:17First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:368.78:364.71:541.54:363.88:004:17First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:548.611:424.82:362.75:242.68:014:18First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:128.73:244.06:121.28:014:18First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:425.710:42 AM8.84:185.36:54-0.18:024:19Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:066.811:18 AM8.95:246.57:42-1.28:024:19Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:067.812:008.97:007.38:30-2.08:034:20Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:008.512:488.98:247.79:18-2.58:034:21Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:429.01:368.79:487.710:00-2.78:034:21Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:189.32:248.410:547.510:48-2.48:034:22Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:009.43:187.911:547.111:30-1.88:044:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:369.34:187.312:546.58:044:24Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:069.15:246.412:06-1.02:005.88:044:25Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:40 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 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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