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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 2:01 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:38 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:497.87:53-0.47:405:09Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:487.911:38 AM7.98:087.58:35-1.17:385:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:188.412:367.99:227.59:17-1.57:375:13Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:488.71:347.910:167.39:58-1.87:365:14Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:168.92:337.811:006.910:39-1.77:345:16Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:428.93:387.511:426.311:19-1.27:335:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:078.84:477.112:275.47:315:19Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:298.65:596.51:164.47:305:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:488.57:216.012:380.92:083.37:285:23Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:068.49:145.71:182.33:032.27:265:24Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:268.311:245.82:003.83:581.17:255:26Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:498.32:435.14:560.37:235:27Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:226.59:17 AM8.23:316.35:59-0.37:215:29Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:467.29:53 AM8.14:387.17:00-0.87:205:31Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:457.810:41 AM7.97:257.57:54-1.07:185:32Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:278.111:47 AM7.68:557.38:43-1.17:165:34Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:018.312:597.49:516.99:27-1.07:145:36New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:318.42:037.210:356.410:07-0.77:135:37New Moon18Mon
19Tue5:588.33:036.911:135.910:42-0.37:115:39New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:238.24:036.611:475.311:140.37:095:40New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:458.04:596.312:204.77:075:42Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:037.85:536.012:534.07:055:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:157.56:515.812:131.91:283.47:035:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:217.38:065.512:432.82:062.87:015:47Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:287.29:505.51:143.82:462.27:005:48Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:417.211:535.71:484.73:301.76:585:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:597.22:275.54:181.26:565:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:237.25:130.76:545:53First Quarter28Thu
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 5:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 (24% 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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