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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6m at 12:42 pm (-2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:187.28:126.912:34-0.15:496:41Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:327.09:216.912:365.21:12-0.25:476:42Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:476.910:337.01:205.91:54-0.25:456:44Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:016.811:497.02:176.32:410.05:436:45First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:016.64:486.54:320.36:417:47First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:527.15:280.56:397:48First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:377.26:280.76:367:50First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:117.37:281.06:347:51Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:387.31:005.29:474.88:211.26:327:53Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:007.22:435.410:044.09:061.66:307:54Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:177.23:575.710:253.19:482.26:287:56Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:297.15:056.110:492.110:302.86:267:57Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:387.16:076.611:171.111:133.66:247:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:497.17:047.111:490.111:574.56:228:00Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:057.18:047.412:24-0.86:208:02Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:257.29:107.712:415.31:03-1.46:188:03Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:487.310:227.91:296.11:47-1.76:178:05Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:127.311:338.02:276.72:37-1.86:158:06Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:347.23:557.03:33-1.66:138:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:398.14:33-1.16:118:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:338.15:35-0.56:098:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:138.16:410.36:078:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:457.91:235.09:114.17:461.26:058:13Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:117.83:105.49:412.98:442.16:038:15Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:347.64:295.910:131.69:363.16:028:16Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:537.55:386.410:460.510:264.06:008:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:087.46:387.011:19-0.311:144.85:588:19New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:217.37:317.311:51-0.95:568:21New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:367.18:237.612:025.512:23-1.35:548:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu4:547.09:187.712:496.012:56-1.35:538:24Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 4:42 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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