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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 10:58 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 2:54 am (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
Common Questions About Tides

Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Nov 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:098.14:387.911:485.58:005:49Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:128.55:067.912:15-2.012:436.38:015:48Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:188.75:367.812:59-2.41:436.98:035:46Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:258.85:067.61:47-2.32:127.27:044:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:288.81:40-1.97:064:43Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:248.72:36-1.27:074:42Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:138.63:33-0.37:094:40Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:528.54:310.77:494.57:114:39Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:238.35:311.78:133.47:124:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:195.01:488.16:322.68:412.47:144:36Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:375.52:087.97:273.59:081.57:154:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:456.02:227.78:164.39:340.77:174:34Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:436.62:317.69:025.010:000.17:184:32New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:337.22:417.59:495.610:26-0.47:204:31New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:197.62:557.410:376.110:54-0.77:214:30New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:047.93:137.311:256.511:23-0.87:234:29New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:528.13:297.212:156.87:244:28Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:428.37:264:27Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:338.412:30-0.77:274:26Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:208.41:09-0.57:294:25Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:038.51:51-0.17:304:24First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:388.52:370.37:324:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:048.43:261.07:334:22First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:248.34:181.87:333.67:344:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:398.35:162.77:502.37:364:21Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:005.412:568.36:213.88:170.97:374:20Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:206.41:168.47:274.98:50-0.57:394:19Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:297.41:418.58:305.89:29-1.77:404:19Full Moon28Wed
29Thu5:298.32:108.69:336.710:11-2.67:414:18Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:249.02:428.610:377.310:56-3.17:424:18Full Moon30Fri
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 6:56 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 0% 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 (0% 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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