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 55m 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 - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:148.98:034:26Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:488.812:11-0.78:034:27Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:188.712:43-0.18:034:28Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:438.51:160.68:034:29Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:018.37:284.81:501.55:154.68:034:30Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:118.110:034.42:252.55:453.78:024:31Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:198.13:023.66:152.68:024:33Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:224.910:34 AM8.13:434.76:471.58:024:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:515.910:56 AM8.24:375.87:220.48:014:35Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:566.911:27 AM8.36:016.88:00-0.78:014:36Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:437.912:048.47:357.48:41-1.68:004:38Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:248.612:488.68:547.89:24-2.38:004:39New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:029.21:368.610:067.910:09-2.77:594:40New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:399.52:288.411:087.810:54-2.77:584:42New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:159.63:288.112:057.37:584:43Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:519.54:347.51:046.77:574:45Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:239.35:446.712:22-1.42:085.77:564:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:539.17:055.81:05-0.23:104.67:554:47Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:208.99:095.21:471.34:073.47:544:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:438.711:345.22:292.85:032.27:544:50First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:048.63:094.35:581.17:534:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:355.810:25 AM8.43:495.66:510.27:524:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:508.37:38-0.47:514:55Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:167.411:22 AM8.26:367.38:21-0.87:504:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:588.012:038.08:347.59:01-1.07:484:58Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:308.312:497.99:477.59:39-1.17:475:00Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:008.51:357.710:417.310:14-1.17:465:01Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:308.62:217.511:247.010:47-0.97:455:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:588.53:087.212:026.77:445:05Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:258.53:596.812:406.27:425:06Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:508.34:526.41:215.77:415:08Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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