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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 2:16 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:49 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:187.212:378.37:316.68:55-1.08:416:08Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:087.91:348.38:596.89:44-1.68:406:10Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:528.52:338.210:116.710:32-1.98:386:11New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:318.83:338.111:156.311:20-1.88:376:13New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:078.94:367.812:115.88:356:15New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:428.95:427.412:05-1.31:035.28:346:16Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:168.86:476.812:48-0.61:574.58:326:18Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:498.67:556.21:290.52:543.88:316:20Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:208.39:225.72:091.63:523.18:296:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:498.111:065.42:502.84:472.58:286:23First Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:157.83:303.95:431.98:266:25First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:525.510:40 AM7.64:134.86:401.58:246:26First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:256.011:08 AM7.45:025.67:351.08:236:28First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:336.511:44 AM7.36:166.28:240.78:216:29Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:256.912:327.28:246.49:060.48:196:31Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:077.31:287.19:346.39:440.18:186:33Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:427.62:207.110:256.110:200.08:166:34Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:127.83:097.011:075.910:540.08:146:36Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:417.93:586.911:445.511:270.18:126:38Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:067.94:486.712:185.18:116:39Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:297.95:386.612:524.78:096:41Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:487.86:286.312:310.81:274.18:076:42Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:037.67:216.11:031.42:053.68:056:44Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:177.58:255.81:372.22:482.98:036:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:357.59:535.72:153.13:352.38:016:47Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:007.511:515.82:584.04:261.67:596:49Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:337.53:494.95:210.97:576:50Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:406.310:14 AM7.54:495.66:230.37:556:52Third Quarter28Sun
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 5:02 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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