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 4h 28m 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 - Nov 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:308.34:077.811:215.411:38-1.76:584:51Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:278.54:447.512:195.86:594:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:258.55:227.112:23-1.61:276.07:014:48Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:228.46:006.51:09-1.12:545.97:034:47Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:168.36:445.91:58-0.44:195.67:044:45First Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:068.17:505.22:480.45:415.07:064:44First Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:528.010:214.73:391.36:444.37:074:42First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:307.94:302.17:253.57:094:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:384.81:027.75:272.97:582.77:114:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:555.21:287.66:293.68:272.07:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:575.71:487.57:264.28:551.37:144:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:526.32:047.48:164.69:220.77:154:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:426.82:207.49:045.19:500.27:174:34Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:267.22:407.39:505.410:19-0.27:184:33Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:087.63:057.310:375.810:49-0.57:204:32Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:497.93:327.211:226.011:21-0.67:214:30Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:328.14:017.012:106.27:234:29Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:178.24:336.81:076.37:244:28Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:018.35:076.512:31-0.52:256.37:264:27Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:428.35:516.01:12-0.23:505.97:274:26Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:208.36:595.41:570.34:545.37:294:25Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:538.38:494.92:461.05:464.57:304:24Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:248.311:204.83:391.86:283.47:324:23Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:548.34:372.87:082.27:334:23Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:275.412:258.45:433.87:470.97:354:22Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:456.312:578.46:564.78:28-0.37:364:21Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:527.21:308.58:045.49:10-1.27:374:20New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:517.92:068.49:095.99:52-1.97:394:20New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:448.52:448.310:136.310:35-2.17:404:19New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:338.93:248.011:156.511:18-2.07:414:18New Moon30Sat
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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