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 5h 35m at 4:40 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:40 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:457.51:58-0.14:517:25Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:237.42:440.34:497:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:557.43:320.94:477:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:184.66:454.34:241.54:467:30Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:197.411:41 AM4.57:073.45:232.34:447:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:397.41:425.17:352.26:293.14:437:32Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:007.43:015.98:080.97:334.04:417:34Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:247.54:106.88:45-0.48:344.74:407:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:537.75:107.69:25-1.59:355.44:387:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:257.76:058.210:09-2.310:365.94:377:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:017.86:598.510:54-2.811:366.34:357:39New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:417.67:538.711:40-2.94:347:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:267.38:478.612:406.412:28-2.64:327:42Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:136.89:378.52:016.21:16-1.94:317:43Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:036.110:238.33:275.72:07-0.94:307:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:085.311:048.14:415.02:570.24:287:46First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:074.511:417.95:494.03:451.34:277:47First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:504.36:433.04:342.54:267:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:137.71:314.77:242.05:293.54:257:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:397.52:475.38:001.16:344.44:247:51Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:597.43:516.08:320.37:385.14:227:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:157.34:446.69:02-0.38:375.64:217:54Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:317.25:297.19:32-0.89:335.94:207:55Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:537.16:097.510:02-1.110:286.24:197:56Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:187.06:487.710:32-1.311:206.34:187:57Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:456.97:287.911:04-1.44:177:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:156.78:088.012:116.411:36 AM-1.44:168:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:446.58:478.11:146.312:09-1.24:168:01Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:228.012:44-0.84:158:02Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:528.01:21-0.34:148:03Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:167.92:020.44:138:04Third Quarter31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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