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 32m at 3:52 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:527.712:098.27:336.88:23-1.27:415:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:318.21:148.18:476.69:11-1.57:405:10Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:068.62:198.09:496.19:58-1.47:385:11Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:398.73:267.810:455.410:43-0.97:375:13Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:118.84:367.411:374.611:27-0.27:365:15Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:418.75:457.012:283.87:345:16Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:118.66:566.512:090.91:233.07:335:18Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:408.58:226.012:492.02:202.37:315:20Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:098.39:595.81:303.23:171.77:295:21Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:378.111:405.82:124.34:151.37:285:23Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:087.82:575.25:151.07:265:25Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:136.29:42 AM7.63:485.96:150.77:255:26Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:216.610:25 AM7.45:046.37:100.57:235:28Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:127.011:21 AM7.27:216.57:560.47:215:29Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:527.312:267.08:306.38:370.37:195:31Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:267.51:267.09:195.99:140.37:185:33Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:567.62:186.99:595.59:470.47:165:34New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:227.73:096.710:355.110:190.67:145:36New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:467.74:016.611:084.610:501.07:125:38New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:067.74:516.511:404.111:201.57:115:39New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:227.65:396.312:133.67:095:41Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:347.56:306.112:483.07:075:42Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:477.47:305.912:232.81:282.57:055:44Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:047.48:535.712:583.62:132.07:035:46Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:297.510:405.81:374.33:021.47:015:47First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:017.52:245.13:550.96:595:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:246.28:42 AM7.53:235.74:540.56:575:50First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:346.79:36 AM7.44:366.25:580.16:565:52First Quarter28Tue
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 7:22 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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