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 4h 14m at 3:52 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:53 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:407.62:116.38:373.28:231.45:506:40Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:117.63:276.79:202.29:162.05:486:42Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:417.64:357.010:031.210:062.75:456:43Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:107.55:367.310:450.410:543.45:436:45Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:387.46:337.411:26-0.211:404.15:416:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:047.37:317.312:07-0.45:396:48Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:307.18:327.312:254.712:49-0.45:376:49Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:566.89:347.11:155.11:33-0.25:356:51Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:246.510:367.02:175.52:200.25:336:52Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:566.111:357.03:345.63:090.65:316:54Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:385.75:055.53:591.05:296:55Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:277.08:51 AM5.26:365.14:541.45:276:57Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:097.010:47 AM4.97:274.55:531.85:256:58Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:427.012:585.08:013.96:522.25:237:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:106.92:095.38:303.27:432.65:217:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:336.93:095.78:582.48:283.05:197:03Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:516.94:056.19:261.79:113.45:177:04New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:076.94:576.69:551.09:543.85:157:06New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:256.95:446.910:260.310:374.35:137:07New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:476.96:317.210:59-0.311:204.85:127:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:136.97:217.411:35-0.75:107:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:426.98:167.612:055.212:14-1.05:087:11Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:146.89:147.712:565.612:57-1.05:067:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:516.610:107.71:595.81:46-0.95:047:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:356.211:027.73:185.72:39-0.55:027:16First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:405.711:507.74:425.33:350.15:007:17First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:195.16:024.64:340.84:597:19First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:307.711:36 AM4.96:583.65:391.64:577:20Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:057.71:315.37:432.56:472.54:557:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:367.62:505.98:231.37:503.24:537:23Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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