Tides Today & Tomorrow in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 2:06 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 9:15 am (5.4 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 - Sep 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:256.94:477.69:31-0.310:123.65:286:53New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:337.05:147.710:160.210:572.75:306:51New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:437.05:417.711:010.811:441.95:316:49Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:506.96:077.611:451.75:326:47Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:006.76:357.612:331.212:302.75:346:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:196.57:067.51:250.61:183.75:356:43Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:466.47:417.32:230.22:124.65:376:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:116.58:237.03:230.13:175.25:386:39First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:316.74:240.14:375.65:406:37First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:326.95:300.16:285.65:416:35Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:207.16:340.37:435.25:426:33Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:007.27:300.48:334.75:446:31Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:176.13:367.28:170.69:144.25:456:28Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:196.24:077.28:590.99:503.75:476:26Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:146.24:357.19:361.310:223.15:486:24Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:076.24:587.010:111.710:522.65:496:22Full Moon16Mon
17Tue4:566.35:176.910:442.211:222.25:516:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:426.35:316.811:172.711:521.85:526:18Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:286.35:436.711:503.35:546:16Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:196.26:006.612:251.512:253.95:556:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:206.16:216.51:021.31:044.45:566:11Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:336.16:476.41:441.11:514.95:586:09Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:496.37:196.32:311.02:495.45:596:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:016.53:220.93:575.66:016:05Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:556.84:160.85:235.56:026:03Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:367.05:160.76:535.26:046:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:097.26:190.77:434.56:055:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:166.02:397.47:180.88:243.66:065:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:416.33:087.58:121.09:052.66:085:55Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:566.73:367.59:031.59:471.66:095:52New Moon30Mon
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 11:40 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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