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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 4:20 pm (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:56 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:008.110:004.52:242.65:303.68:034:26Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:188.13:063.56:122.88:034:27Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:004.910:42 AM8.13:544.46:481.88:034:28Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:185.611:12 AM8.24:485.37:240.98:034:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:186.511:48 AM8.26:066.08:00-0.18:034:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:127.312:308.37:306.58:42-0.98:034:32Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:548.01:188.48:426.89:24-1.58:024:33New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:308.62:068.39:486.810:06-1.98:024:34New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:129.02:548.210:486.710:48-1.98:014:35New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:489.23:547.811:426.311:30-1.68:014:37Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:249.34:547.312:425.88:004:38Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:009.26:006.712:18-0.81:485.18:004:39Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:369.17:125.91:000.22:544.27:594:41Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:128.99:005.31:421.43:543.37:594:42First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:428.711:125.22:302.74:542.47:584:43First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:188.63:123.95:541.57:574:45First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:005.710:48 AM8.44:065.06:480.87:564:46Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:246.311:24 AM8.25:065.97:360.27:564:48Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:307.012:068.16:486.58:24-0.27:554:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:187.512:487.98:186.79:00-0.57:544:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:007.91:247.79:246.79:36-0.67:534:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:368.12:067.510:186.510:12-0.57:524:54Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:068.32:487.311:006.310:42-0.37:514:55Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:368.33:367.011:426.011:120.07:504:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:068.34:186.712:245.67:494:58Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:308.25:066.41:005.37:475:00Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:548.15:545.912:120.91:484.87:465:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:128.06:485.512:421.62:304.37:455:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:307.88:005.11:182.43:183.77:445:05Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:427.810:004.91:543.24:003.07:425:06Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:067.82:364.14:482.37:415:08Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (39% illuminated). This places Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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