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 5h 14m 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:189.04:067.612:186.57:434:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:069.04:487.112:00-1.61:306.47:444:17Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:548.95:306.412:42-0.92:546.07:454:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:368.86:185.71:24-0.14:065.47:464:17First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:188.67:244.92:000.85:064.77:474:16First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:548.410:064.42:421.86:063.97:494:16First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:248.23:242.86:483.17:504:16First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:364.611:48 AM8.04:123.77:242.37:514:16Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:545.212:127.95:004.67:541.57:524:15Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:005.912:307.96:125.38:240.87:534:15Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:006.512:547.87:245.88:540.27:544:15Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:427.21:187.88:246.29:24-0.37:554:15Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:247.71:487.89:246.59:54-0.77:564:15Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:008.12:247.710:186.610:24-1.07:564:15Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:368.52:547.611:126.711:00-1.17:574:16Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:188.73:367.312:006.77:584:16Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:548.84:187.01:006.57:594:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:248.85:126.512:12-0.72:066.17:594:16Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:008.86:066.012:48-0.23:065.58:004:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:308.87:245.31:300.64:064.68:004:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:548.79:244.82:181.64:543.68:014:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:248.73:062.75:482.48:014:18Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:065.010:54 AM8.74:003.96:361.28:024:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:485.811:24 AM8.75:005.17:240.18:024:19Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:066.712:068.76:186.08:12-0.88:034:20Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:067.612:488.77:426.68:54-1.58:034:21Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:548.31:308.69:006.89:36-1.98:034:21New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:428.72:188.310:066.910:18-1.98:034:22New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:249.03:008.011:126.711:00-1.68:044:23New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:009.13:487.512:066.58:044:24Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:369.04:366.91:066.18:044:25Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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