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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:15 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 48m at 11:05 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:518.17:128.511:02-2.911:386.75:139:17New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:347.97:578.711:46-2.95:139:17New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:217.58:408.812:456.612:30-2.65:149:16Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:127.09:228.71:526.31:11-1.95:159:16Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:046.310:018.53:045.81:52-1.15:159:16Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:585.610:378.34:135.12:32-0.15:169:15Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:024.811:098.15:124.43:101.05:179:15First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:584.211:377.86:073.63:492.15:189:14First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:344.16:562.74:273.15:199:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:007.62:214.67:391.95:084.15:209:13First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:187.53:375.28:171.16:015.05:219:12Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:367.44:405.98:500.47:185.75:229:12Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:017.45:306.69:23-0.28:406.15:239:11Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:327.36:107.19:55-0.79:506.35:249:10Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:077.36:467.610:28-1.110:536.45:259:09Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:437.27:207.911:02-1.411:506.45:269:08Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:217.17:538.111:36-1.55:279:07Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:036.98:268.212:396.312:10-1.55:289:06Full Moon18Sat
19Sun4:516.68:568.31:276.012:45-1.25:299:05Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:446.29:248.22:195.61:22-0.75:309:04Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:435.79:488.13:145.02:000.05:319:03Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:525.210:108.04:064.22:411.05:339:02Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:274.610:328.04:553.23:262.15:349:01Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:524.610:588.05:452.14:143.35:359:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:025.26:391.05:094.55:368:59Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:256.17:33-0.16:175.55:388:57Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:088.04:316.98:25-1.17:486.25:398:56Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:548.05:257.69:14-1.89:146.55:408:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:457.96:108.010:01-2.210:296.55:418:53New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:377.86:508.310:47-2.311:336.25:438:52New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:307.57:278.411:31-2.15:448:51New Moon31Fri
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 3:40 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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