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 5h 48m 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:484.59:337.54:302.72:523.35:458:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:404.75:101.73:284.45:468:48First Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:177.85:570.65:478:47First Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:517.96:50-0.45:498:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:017.47:46-1.37:027.35:508:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:388.08:41-2.18:567.55:528:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:408.06:128.49:33-2.610:157.35:538:41Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:508.06:438.510:23-2.811:166.75:548:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:007.77:138.511:12-2.65:568:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:137.47:408.412:095.911:57 AM-1.95:578:36Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:306.98:068.21:004.912:40-0.95:588:34Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:476.38:298.01:513.91:200.56:008:32Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:095.78:497.82:452.81:581.96:018:30Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:505.39:077.73:391.82:353.36:038:29Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:395.39:237.54:311.13:124.56:048:27Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:345.75:240.53:495.56:058:25Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:057.36:190.16:078:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:387.17:16-0.26:088:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:587.28:10-0.49:126.86:108:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:297.48:57-0.610:086.66:118:18Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:366.85:577.59:38-0.710:486.36:128:16Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:476.76:227.610:15-0.711:225.96:148:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:476.66:457.610:50-0.611:545.46:158:12New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:436.47:057.611:22-0.36:178:10New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:406.27:217.512:244.811:52 AM0.26:188:08New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:396.07:327.312:544.212:220.96:198:06Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:365.87:387.21:253.512:521.76:218:04Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:375.67:447.11:592.71:232.76:228:02Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:555.47:567.22:381.91:573.76:248:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:465.58:147.33:211.22:344.86:257:58First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:535.94:100.43:205.76:267:56First Quarter31Mon
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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