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 : 11:56 pm (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 6:51 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449771
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Rosario, East Sound, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:358.52:407.211:336.710:53-0.67:395:10New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:598.43:326.912:086.37:375:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:218.34:276.512:435.77:365:13Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:378.25:246.11:195.17:345:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:478.06:255.712:211.21:584.37:335:17Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:527.97:415.312:512.22:383.47:315:18Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:017.89:445.21:233.33:202.57:305:20First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:177.91:584.44:061.57:285:22First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:335.78:39 AM8.02:385.64:580.57:275:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:098.15:58-0.37:255:25First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:508.26:59-1.17:235:27Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:048.210:49 AM8.27:157.87:56-1.87:225:28Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:408.612:078.18:497.68:48-2.17:205:30Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:128.81:258.09:487.19:38-2.07:185:31Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:418.92:397.710:386.310:25-1.67:175:33Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:088.83:567.411:245.411:09-0.77:155:35Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:348.65:117.012:104.37:135:36Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:578.46:256.512:583.37:115:38Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:178.27:476.112:271.81:482.47:105:40Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:348.09:245.81:043.12:391.67:085:41Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:497.811:095.91:394.43:301.17:065:43Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:047.72:155.44:220.77:045:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:016.38:24 AM7.52:536.25:180.57:025:46Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:507.46:190.37:005:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:217.27:140.16:585:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:577.58:020.06:565:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:267.711:58 AM6.89:246.68:43-0.16:545:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:517.81:146.79:566.29:20-0.16:525:54Waning Crescent28Fri
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 9:23 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 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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