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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 1:23 pm (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 5:55 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:507.23:306.93:51-1.05:486:41Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:557.84:57-0.75:466:43Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:467.96:08-0.35:446:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:257.911:06 AM5.78:285.57:120.25:426:46Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:587.81:205.69:004.68:060.85:406:47Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:267.72:425.89:323.68:521.45:386:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:507.53:526.010:032.79:342.25:366:50New Moon7Mon
8Tue4:107.34:546.310:321.810:143.05:346:52New Moon8Tue
9Wed4:257.15:486.511:001.110:513.75:326:53New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:347.06:406.711:280.511:284.45:306:55New Moon10Thu
11Fri4:436.87:346.911:560.15:286:56Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:556.78:337.012:065.112:27-0.15:266:58Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:096.69:377.012:465.61:03-0.25:246:59Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:236.610:447.11:376.11:43-0.25:227:01Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:256.511:517.22:526.42:300.05:207:02First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:210.15:187:03First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:457.44:150.35:167:05First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:247.55:120.65:147:06First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:537.56:130.95:127:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:157.512:315.18:324.27:101.45:107:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:327.42:105.58:493.18:022.05:087:11Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:467.43:306.19:161.98:532.85:077:12Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:007.34:426.89:480.59:443.75:057:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:177.45:477.410:25-0.710:364.75:037:15Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:397.56:507.911:05-1.711:285.65:017:17Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:047.57:568.211:48-2.34:597:18Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:327.510:058.412:226.31:34-2.65:588:20Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:017.411:128.42:306.82:26-2.45:568:21Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:287.14:177.03:21-1.95:548:23Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:148.34:20-1.15:528:24Third Quarter30Wed
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 9:39 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 15% 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 (15% 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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