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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 8:46 pm (7.3 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 - Sep 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:177.57:23-0.88:215.55:286:54Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:346.73:527.68:16-0.69:114.85:296:52Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:566.74:237.69:04-0.29:563.95:316:50New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:086.64:527.59:470.410:373.15:326:48New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:156.55:177.410:281.211:162.45:336:46New Moon5Sun
6Mon5:176.45:387.311:052.011:521.85:356:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:136.35:557.111:402.85:366:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:116.26:097.012:291.412:143.65:386:40Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:176.16:256.81:081.112:494.35:396:37Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:326.06:446.71:501.01:284.95:416:35First Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:516.07:096.62:370.92:175.45:426:33First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:116.23:270.93:185.85:436:31First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:136.54:200.84:406.05:456:29First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:566.75:180.87:045.85:466:27First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:306.96:170.87:535.45:486:25Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:597.07:100.88:274.85:496:23Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:405.93:247.17:550.88:574.15:506:21Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:546.13:457.28:371.19:293.35:526:18Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:006.34:037.29:181.510:032.45:536:16Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:056.54:207.29:592.010:391.55:556:14Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:086.84:387.310:412.811:170.65:566:12Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:087.05:007.311:233.611:59-0.15:576:10Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:137.15:267.412:074.45:596:08Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:277.15:557.412:45-0.612:545.26:006:06Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:467.26:297.31:37-0.81:525.86:026:04Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:027.37:117.02:34-0.83:086.26:036:01Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:117.43:35-0.64:476.16:055:59Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:047.54:39-0.26:365.66:065:57Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:457.65:470.27:374.86:075:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:207.56:520.88:213.96:095:53Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:43 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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