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 1h 14m 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 - Jan 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:368.96:245.712:420.23:004.98:044:26Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:068.77:485.01:181.33:544.18:044:27Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:308.410:124.61:482.54:423.38:034:28Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:488.32:243.65:302.58:034:29Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:244.910:06 AM8.12:544.66:181.78:034:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:248.17:001.18:034:31Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:488.07:360.48:034:32Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:248.08:12-0.18:024:34Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:487.612:068.07:487.28:48-0.68:024:35Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:188.012:547.99:007.29:24-0.98:014:36New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:488.41:367.810:067.110:00-1.08:014:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:188.62:247.610:546.910:30-1.08:004:39New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:428.73:127.411:366.611:06-0.88:004:40New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:068.84:067.012:186.17:594:41Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:308.75:066.51:065.47:584:43Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:488.66:126.012:120.41:544.67:584:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:068.67:305.512:541.42:483.67:574:46Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:248.59:365.21:302.63:362.57:564:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:488.62:123.94:301.57:554:49First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:065.59:18 AM8.63:005.15:300.57:544:50First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:486.49:54 AM8.63:546.26:30-0.47:534:52Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:007.210:42 AM8.65:067.07:24-1.07:524:53Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:547.911:36 AM8.57:067.48:18-1.57:514:55Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:368.312:428.38:427.39:06-1.67:504:56Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:128.61:428.09:486.99:48-1.57:494:58Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:428.82:427.610:486.310:30-1.17:484:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:188.83:487.211:365.711:06-0.47:475:01Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:428.74:486.712:185.07:465:03Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:128.55:486.21:064.47:445:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:368.36:485.812:181.41:543.77:435:06Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:548.18:125.312:482.42:423.17:425:07Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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