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 - Dec 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:068.63:017.811:387.111:25-1.67:434:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:548.83:237.512:437.37:444:17Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:418.812:00-1.37:454:17Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:268.812:35-0.97:464:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:088.71:12-0.47:484:16Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:468.61:520.37:494:16Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:188.42:331.07:504:15Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:448.39:294.33:151.87:264.27:514:15Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:028.23:592.77:323.27:524:15Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:044.512:158.14:483.77:502.27:534:15Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:305.312:288.15:484.68:121.17:544:15Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:376.212:468.26:565.58:390.17:554:15Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:357.11:108.38:006.29:11-0.97:554:15Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:247.91:378.49:036.99:47-1.77:564:15New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:108.62:088.410:067.310:27-2.37:574:16New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:559.12:438.411:087.611:09-2.67:584:16New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:429.43:238.212:127.77:594:16Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:299.54:097.81:307.57:594:16Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:129.55:057.112:37-2.03:027.08:004:17Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:519.36:116.21:24-1.24:126.18:004:17First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:269.17:505.22:130.05:114.98:014:18First Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:578.910:464.73:011.36:043.68:014:18First Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:248.83:492.86:492.28:024:19First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:095.211:49 AM8.64:404.27:311.08:024:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:406.012:118.65:435.58:09-0.18:024:20Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:557.012:338.57:046.58:46-0.88:034:21Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:537.712:578.48:227.19:22-1.38:034:22Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:398.31:258.29:367.49:58-1.58:034:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:188.71:548.110:447.510:32-1.68:034:23Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:568.92:267.811:417.511:05-1.48:034:24Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:339.02:587.512:387.38:034:25Full Moon31Tue
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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