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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:15 am (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m at 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 - May 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:336.910:387.91:536.31:48-1.55:508:26Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:486.911:388.13:076.72:35-1.55:488:27Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:27-1.35:478:29Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:338.24:23-0.85:458:30Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:198.25:22-0.25:448:32Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:548.110:58 AM4.98:394.66:250.65:428:33Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:238.01:404.88:593.47:301.65:418:35Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:477.93:245.49:292.08:332.65:398:36Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:087.84:456.210:030.79:313.75:388:37Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:277.75:556.910:39-0.610:284.65:368:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:477.76:567.611:17-1.511:255.55:358:40New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:097.67:528.011:55-2.15:338:42New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:327.48:488.212:226.112:34-2.25:328:43Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:567.29:448.31:216.51:12-2.15:318:44Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:196.910:388.22:416.71:53-1.75:298:46Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:298.12:35-1.25:288:47Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:20-0.55:278:48First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:168.04:050.25:268:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:577.84:511.05:248:51First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:297.75:391.85:238:52First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:547.51:484.19:023.36:312.65:228:53Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:127.43:164.69:182.47:293.45:218:54Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:247.34:265.39:391.48:264.25:208:56Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:337.25:276.110:020.59:204.95:198:57Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:457.36:196.810:28-0.410:145.65:188:58Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:027.37:077.510:58-1.211:106.15:178:59Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:237.37:548.011:31-1.85:169:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed3:477.38:448.412:076.612:07-2.35:159:01Full Moon28Wed
29Thu4:107.39:348.61:067.012:47-2.55:159:02Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:317.210:238.72:247.11:29-2.45:149:03Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:088.82:15-2.15:139:04Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 11:28 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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