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 4h 21m 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 - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:428.02:180.15:129:17Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:537.92:511.05:139:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:574.110:597.86:083.83:272.15:149:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:493.911:097.86:332.74:053.25:149:16First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:394.77:041.54:474.55:159:16First Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:528.07:410.35:169:15Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:146.98:22-1.07:126.75:179:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:248.26:017.89:05-2.08:467.45:189:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:058.36:428.59:51-2.910:097.75:189:14Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:538.47:208.910:38-3.411:277.75:199:13Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:458.37:589.111:26-3.65:209:13Full Moon11Sat
12Sun3:437.98:349.012:337.312:13-3.35:219:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:497.39:078.91:346.712:58-2.55:229:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:026.69:388.72:405.81:41-1.45:239:10Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:195.710:058.53:444.72:230.15:249:09Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:034.810:298.24:413.43:031.65:259:09Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:234.510:488.15:342.23:403.15:269:08Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:354.96:261.14:154.55:289:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:217.87:170.25:299:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:427.78:04-0.55:309:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:517.18:47-1.07:567.15:319:04Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:137.66:177.69:27-1.39:527.25:329:03Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:537.56:447.810:05-1.511:027.15:339:01Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:407.47:128.010:41-1.611:536.95:359:00New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:277.27:408.111:16-1.55:368:59New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:137.08:078.112:356.611:48 AM-1.45:378:58New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:016.68:328.11:146.312:18-1.05:388:57New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:556.28:537.91:555.812:48-0.55:408:55Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:525.89:097.82:365.21:170.25:418:54Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:535.29:177.63:164.51:471.15:428:53Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:034.89:227.53:533.72:182.15:448:51Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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