Port Orford Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9431647 (Port Orford)
Tides live · forecast as of 6:49 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
1:04 PM
7.1 ft · in 6h 14m
Next low
7:24 AM
4.2 ft · in 34m
Wind
19 mph SW
Strong breeze · gusts 30
Fishing score
59 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:50 AM | 5.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:24 AM | 4.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:04 PM | 7.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:30 PM | 0.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:40 AM | 5.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 8:09 AM | 4.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 1:44 PM | 6.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:15 PM | 0.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Port Orford
Today in Port Orford, high tide arrives at 2:50 AM (5.8 ft) and again at 1:04 PM (7.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:24 AM (4.2 ft) and again at 8:30 PM (0.1 ft). That's a 7.0-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 4:56 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 3:40 AM (5.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
58/ 100
Best windows today
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AMGood
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:07 AM
- Sunset
- 4:56 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
53°F
Rain
- Wind
- 19 mph SWgusts 30
- Waves
- 16.6 ft @ 10s
- Water temp
- 58°F
Strong breeze — Tough — sheltered water only
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
59° / 52°
Excellent
Best: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
57° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
56° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
53° / 43°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
55° / 42°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
47° / 40°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
53° / 37°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Port Orford
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9431647; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:07 AM↓ 4:56 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:08 AM↓ 4:55 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:10 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:11 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:12 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:13 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 7:14 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
What's Biting at Port Orford
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current ODFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Dungeness Crab
Metacarcinus magister
Season: Seasons differ by state and area (check regs)
Baits: Chicken or turkey parts, Fish carcasses, Clams
Ring nets or pots from a public dock, jetty or boat. Rings need checking every 15 to 30 minutes; pots can soak longer. Slack water around high and low tide is the easy time: gear stays where you dropped it and lines don't drag. Size, sex and limit rules apply in both states, so carry a crab gauge and check the current regs.
Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Season: April – December (check regs)
Baits: Shrimp flies, Metal jigs, Squid strips
Fish vertically over reef and kelp. Keep the bait just off bottom to dodge snags and hook quality grade.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Season: April – November
Baits: Large swimbaits, Metal jigs, Live mackerel
Big baits, rocky bottom, and patience. Lings follow hooked fish up — keep a net ready at the surface.
Redtail Surfperch
Amphistichus rhodoterus
Season: Year-round; spring is the peak
Baits: Sand shrimp, Clam necks, Gulp! sandworms
Fish the troughs just behind the breakers with a two-hook rig or a Carolina rig and a light weight. The incoming tide toward high is the classic window, when perch move up into the surf to feed. Look for darker water and rips that mark the deeper troughs.
King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season: June – September (check regs)
Baits: Trolled anchovies, Spoons, Hoochies
Troll bait near bait schools and temperature breaks. Early season fishes deep; late season pushes near river mouths.
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Port Orford Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Port Orford today?
High tide in Port Orford today is at 2:50 AM (5.8 ft) and again at 1:04 PM (7.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 9431647 (Port Orford).
›What time is low tide in Port Orford today?
Low tide in Port Orford today is at 7:24 AM (4.2 ft) and again at 8:30 PM (0.1 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Port Orford today?
Today's best fishing window at Port Orford is 3:30 PM–5:30 PM (rated Excellent, 86/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Port Orford in November?
In November, the most active species at Port Orford are Dungeness Crab, Rockfish, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Port Orford tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9431647 (Port Orford) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Port Orford
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Port Orford as part of its south-coast station network. This page tracks station 9431647 (Port Orford) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view.