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 3h 18m 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 - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:277.18:378.812:526.312:23-2.44:138:05Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:236.59:208.72:115.81:10-1.54:128:05Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:275.69:598.53:265.01:58-0.44:118:06First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:564.810:358.34:314.12:460.84:118:07First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:244.311:088.15:313.03:332.14:108:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:344.56:251.94:223.44:108:09First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:055.27:120.95:174.54:098:10Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:047.83:185.97:530.06:305.34:098:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:287.74:196.58:30-0.67:465.94:098:11Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:527.65:077.19:05-1.18:546.34:088:12Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:187.45:477.59:38-1.49:586.44:088:13Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:477.36:237.810:10-1.510:576.44:088:13Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:187.16:598.010:42-1.511:496.44:088:14Full Moon13Mon
14Tue2:526.87:358.111:13-1.44:088:14Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:296.58:098.112:436.211:45 AM-1.14:088:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:106.18:428.11:476.012:16-0.74:088:15Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:565.79:108.02:545.512:49-0.14:088:16Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:475.19:327.93:455.01:240.54:088:16Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:544.59:487.84:244.32:001.44:088:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:344.010:037.75:003.52:402.34:088:17Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue11:254.010:227.85:362.53:253.34:088:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:354.76:151.44:164.34:088:17Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:495.76:550.35:245.34:088:17Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:506.67:37-0.86:476.14:098:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:048.14:417.48:20-1.88:066.54:098:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:498.25:248.19:04-2.59:196.74:108:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:378.16:058.59:50-2.910:306.64:108:18New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:297.96:448.810:37-3.011:346.34:108:18New Moon28Tue
29Wed3:277.57:238.811:22-2.64:118:17Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:306.98:008.812:375.712:06-1.84:128:17Waxing 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 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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