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 5h 04m 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 - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:057.63:596.69:030.38:493.94:527:25Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:327.55:007.19:43-0.59:454.54:507:26Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:597.45:537.510:22-1.110:395.04:487:27Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:287.36:437.711:00-1.411:315.44:477:29Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:577.17:337.811:37-1.44:457:30Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:276.88:237.812:245.612:14-1.24:437:32Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:586.49:137.71:265.812:52-0.84:427:33Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:306.010:007.62:465.71:32-0.34:407:35Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:035.610:447.54:045.42:140.34:397:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:247.42:580.94:377:37Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:587.33:431.64:367:39Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:374.17:003.74:322.34:347:40Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:267.21:074.47:292.95:273.04:337:41Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:487.12:205.07:562.06:303.74:327:43Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:057.13:225.68:231.27:304.34:307:44Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:247.14:176.38:510.38:254.84:297:45Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:467.25:076.99:22-0.59:205.24:287:47New Moon17Wed
18Thu2:137.25:527.59:56-1.110:145.64:267:48New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:447.26:377.910:33-1.711:085.94:257:49New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:187.27:228.211:12-2.04:247:51New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:577.08:108.412:036.111:52 AM-2.04:237:52Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:416.88:568.41:066.112:36-1.84:227:53Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:306.39:408.42:245.81:22-1.34:217:54Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:285.710:208.33:415.32:12-0.44:207:56First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:514.910:578.24:474.43:030.64:197:57First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:034.411:328.15:473.33:561.74:187:58First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:324.66:392.24:532.94:177:59Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:048.02:045.37:241.05:594.04:168:00Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:347.93:186.08:06-0.17:124.94:158:01Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:037.84:216.88:45-0.98:205.54:148:02Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:317.75:147.49:24-1.59:255.94:148:03Full Moon31Wed
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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