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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 45m at 5:27 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:52 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Dec 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:427.22:027.98:555.89:46-0.57:434:18Full Moon1Thu
2Fri5:297.72:247.89:526.110:18-0.87:444:17Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:128.12:507.610:466.410:49-0.97:454:17Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:528.33:187.311:376.511:20-0.87:464:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:338.43:487.112:306.57:484:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:148.54:206.71:376.57:494:16Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:548.54:546.312:25-0.23:026.27:504:16Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:328.412:590.27:514:15Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:068.31:360.87:524:15Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:348.32:161.57:534:15Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:588.210:074.32:592.26:303.87:544:15Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon11:188.23:453.16:562.97:554:15Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:054.711:41 AM8.24:383.97:241.87:564:15Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:245.512:088.35:444.87:550.87:564:15Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:266.412:408.46:575.58:30-0.37:574:16Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:217.31:168.48:056.19:09-1.27:584:16Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:108.11:548.59:106.59:50-1.87:594:16New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:558.72:368.410:146.710:33-2.27:594:16New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:399.13:238.211:166.811:17-2.28:004:17New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:239.34:157.812:196.68:014:17Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:079.35:107.212:02-1.81:296.28:014:18Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:509.36:106.512:47-1.12:465.68:024:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:319.17:265.61:330.03:554.78:024:19First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:098.99:355.02:211.24:583.78:024:19First Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:448.811:555.03:082.55:582.78:034:20First Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:188.63:563.76:511.78:034:21First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:365.511:49 AM8.44:504.87:350.98:034:22Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:516.212:198.36:015.78:150.28:034:22Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:546.912:468.17:266.38:51-0.38:034:23Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:447.51:158.08:386.69:25-0.68:044:24Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:248.01:457.89:416.78:044:25Full Moon31Sat
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 1:39 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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