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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:15 am (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 22m at 8:42 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:378.95:596.512:01-0.51:294.67:415:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:018.67:205.812:390.82:233.67:395:10Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:218.49:085.31:142.23:152.77:385:12First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:378.211:075.41:473.64:061.97:365:14First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:508.02:184.84:571.37:355:15First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:057.95:510.87:335:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:277.86:440.37:325:18Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:587.77:320.07:305:20Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:357.610:43 AM7.68:127.48:15-0.37:295:22Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:577.911:47 AM7.49:187.28:55-0.57:275:23Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:218.112:527.310:037.09:31-0.67:255:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:468.21:497.210:396.610:05-0.67:245:27Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:098.32:447.011:126.210:37-0.37:225:28Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:298.23:416.711:435.611:070.17:205:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:468.14:406.412:145.07:195:32Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:588.05:396.112:484.27:175:33Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:057.86:435.912:081.71:253.37:155:35Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:127.88:085.612:402.72:062.47:135:36Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:257.810:125.71:143.92:521.57:125:38Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:447.91:525.03:430.77:105:40Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:336.28:09 AM8.02:366.14:40-0.17:085:41Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:438.05:45-0.77:065:43Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:067.79:32 AM8.05:177.66:51-1.27:045:44Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:478.210:45 AM7.87:577.57:51-1.67:025:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:218.512:177.69:027.18:44-1.67:015:48Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:528.51:427.49:506.39:34-1.36:595:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:198.53:027.210:355.410:19-0.66:575:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:448.44:207.011:174.311:010.36:555:52New Moon28Sat
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 11:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 (8% 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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