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 6h 01m 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 - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:188.95:246.312:18-0.42:185.78:044:26Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:548.76:185.712:540.43:185.18:044:27Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:308.57:245.01:301.34:124.58:034:28First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:548.39:304.62:062.25:063.88:034:29First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:188.12:423.25:543.18:034:30First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:064.710:36 AM8.03:184.16:362.38:034:31First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:425.311:00 AM7.94:065.07:121.68:034:32Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:485.911:24 AM7.95:065.77:480.98:024:34Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:486.612:007.96:306.38:240.28:024:35Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:307.312:427.97:546.68:54-0.38:014:36Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:067.81:187.99:006.79:30-0.78:014:37Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:428.22:007.89:546.710:06-1.08:004:39Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:128.62:487.710:486.610:42-1.18:004:40Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:428.83:367.511:366.311:18-0.97:594:41Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:188.84:307.112:245.97:584:43Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:428.85:246.71:185.47:584:44Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:128.86:306.112:360.22:184.67:574:46Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:428.77:545.51:181.23:123.77:564:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:068.69:545.22:002.34:122.87:554:49Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:368.52:483.55:061.87:544:50Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:125.510:12 AM8.53:364.76:060.87:534:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:486.210:48 AM8.44:425.77:060.07:524:53Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:007.011:36 AM8.46:066.47:54-0.67:514:55Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:547.612:308.27:486.78:42-1.07:504:56Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:428.11:248.09:006.69:24-1.27:494:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:188.42:127.810:066.410:06-1.07:484:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:548.63:067.511:006.110:48-0.77:475:01New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:308.64:007.111:485.611:24-0.27:465:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:008.54:486.712:305.27:445:04Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:308.45:426.21:184.87:435:06Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:008.26:305.812:241.22:064.37:425:07Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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