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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 2:39 pm (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:157.15:587.110:580.611:093.85:496:41New Moon1Fri
2Sat4:387.26:547.311:37-0.111:524.55:476:42Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:047.27:577.312:19-0.65:456:44Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:347.29:067.412:395.11:05-0.85:436:45Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:077.110:157.41:345.61:57-0.95:416:47Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:476.811:217.52:435.92:54-0.65:396:48First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:416.44:085.93:54-0.25:376:50First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:197.59:02 AM5.95:515.44:570.35:356:51First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:057.610:58 AM5.57:054.66:051.05:336:53Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:437.61:045.57:543.67:101.65:316:54Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:157.52:275.98:362.68:072.25:296:56Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:457.43:366.39:151.78:582.95:276:57Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:117.34:386.79:520.89:463.55:256:59Full Moon13Wed
14Thu3:357.25:327.010:270.210:324.15:237:00Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:567.16:227.211:01-0.211:154.65:217:01Full Moon15Fri
16Sat4:176.97:117.311:34-0.411:565.15:197:03Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:396.88:037.312:08-0.55:177:04Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:036.68:567.212:405.412:44-0.35:157:06Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:296.49:507.21:325.71:23-0.15:137:07Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:566.110:437.12:445.82:060.25:117:09Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:255.811:337.14:105.72:520.65:097:10Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:401.15:077:12Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:157.14:311.55:057:13Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:487.110:50 AM4.67:234.15:272.15:047:15Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:137.01:074.87:483.36:282.65:027:16Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:337.02:245.48:142.37:253.15:007:18Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:507.13:296.08:431.38:193.74:587:19Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:097.14:296.69:150.39:114.24:567:21New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:337.25:237.39:51-0.610:034.84:557:22New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:017.36:157.810:30-1.410:555.34:537:23New Moon30Sat
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 5:42 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 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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