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 2h 39m at 1:15 am (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:43 am (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:528.41:277.510:407.110:05-0.87:415:08Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:178.42:197.311:176.710:37-0.67:395:10Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:408.43:127.011:506.311:07-0.27:385:12Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:028.34:086.612:235.77:375:13Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:208.25:046.212:585.17:355:15Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:328.06:015.812:031.11:334.47:345:16Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:387.87:065.412:312.02:113.67:325:18Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:437.78:405.21:003.02:502.87:315:20Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:547.711:165.31:304.13:322.07:295:21Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:117.82:025.14:191.27:285:23Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:357.95:140.47:265:25Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:078.06:14-0.47:245:26Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:548.17:13-1.17:235:28Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:168.211:03 AM8.17:517.78:07-1.77:215:30Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:468.612:278.09:047.48:58-1.97:195:31Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:148.81:457.89:566.89:46-1.87:175:33New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:408.83:027.610:435.810:32-1.27:165:34New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:048.74:217.311:284.711:15-0.27:145:36New Moon18Thu
19Fri6:278.55:376.912:143.67:125:38Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:478.46:556.51:032.57:105:39Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:058.28:256.212:342.51:541.57:085:41Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:238.110:066.11:123.92:470.87:075:42First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:418.011:556.41:505.13:420.47:055:44First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:017.82:296.14:390.27:035:46First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:277.65:420.17:015:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:007.46:440.06:595:49Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:357.57:38-0.16:575:50Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:067.711:17 AM6.89:066.78:24-0.16:555:52Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:337.712:486.79:416.29:030.06:535:54Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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 2:59 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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