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 : 2:39 pm (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 34m at 10:53 am (5.3 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 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:536.08:166.73:470.73:085.55:286:54First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:076.34:420.74:165.85:296:52First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:006.55:410.76:255.95:306:50Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:416.76:390.67:435.65:326:48Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:156.97:280.68:285.25:336:46Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:336.13:467.08:100.69:054.75:356:44Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:396.14:137.18:480.79:384.25:366:42Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:376.24:367.19:230.910:103.65:376:40Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:336.24:557.19:581.310:412.95:396:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:286.35:097.010:321.811:142.35:406:36Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:216.35:227.011:072.411:481.75:426:34Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:146.35:387.011:433.15:436:32Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:146.35:587.112:251.112:203.95:446:30Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:286.36:247.11:080.61:034.65:466:27Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:536.46:557.11:570.21:545.35:476:25Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:186.67:367.02:520.02:595.85:496:23Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:316.93:51-0.24:176.05:506:21Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:237.24:54-0.26:045.85:516:19Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:047.46:02-0.17:255.15:536:17Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:407.57:060.18:164.35:546:15Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:146.33:127.58:030.59:013.35:566:13Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:356.53:437.58:541.19:442.35:576:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:476.84:117.59:421.810:261.45:596:08New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:536.94:377.410:282.511:060.76:006:06New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:537.05:007.311:113.311:460.36:016:04Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:507.05:227.111:524.16:036:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:516.95:446.912:260.112:354.76:046:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:566.96:076.71:080.11:225.26:065:58Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:036.86:336.51:530.22:225.66:075:56First Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:106.87:036.22:410.53:425.86:095:54First Quarter30Fri
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 12:46 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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