Orcas Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9449798 (Orcas, Orcas Island)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 6:50 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.2 ft
▲ Rising · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
7:00 AM
4.2 ft · in 10m
Next low
1:00 PM
0.7 ft · in 6h 10m
Wind
7 mph E
Light breeze
Fishing score
72 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:10 AM | 1.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 7:00 AM | 4.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:00 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 7:40 PM | 5.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 2:10 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 8:00 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 1:40 PM | 1.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 8:20 PM | 5.5 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Orcas
Today in Orcas, high tide arrives at 7:00 AM (4.2 ft) and again at 7:40 PM (5.2 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:10 AM (1.2 ft) and again at 1:00 PM (0.7 ft). That's a 4.5-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 4:34 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:10 AM (0.9 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
62/ 100
Best windows today
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AMVery Good
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dusk bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:17 AM
- Sunset
- 4:34 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
55°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 7 mph Egusts 10
- Waves
- 0.9 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 51°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
57° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
55° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
52° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
49° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
49° / 42°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
46° / 42°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
46° / 40°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Orcas
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 9449798; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:17 AM↓ 4:34 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:19 AM↓ 4:33 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:20 AM↓ 4:31 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:22 AM↓ 4:30 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:23 AM↓ 4:29 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:24 AM↓ 4:28 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 7:26 AM↓ 4:27 PM |
What's Biting at Orcas
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current WDFW 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.
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.
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Season: March – October
Baits: Squid, Shrimp, Small crabs
Drop baits into rocky holes and jetty gaps. Strong first run — keep them out of the rocks.
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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Orcas Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Orcas today?
High tide in Orcas today is at 7:00 AM (4.2 ft) and again at 7:40 PM (5.2 ft), measured at NOAA station 9449798 (Orcas, Orcas Island).
›What time is low tide in Orcas today?
Low tide in Orcas today is at 1:10 AM (1.2 ft) and again at 1:00 PM (0.7 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Orcas today?
Today's best fishing window at Orcas is 3:30 PM–5:30 PM (rated Excellent, 83/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Orcas in November?
In November, the most active species at Orcas are Dungeness Crab, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Friday Harbor?
Yes — Orcas (NOAA station 9449798) is the closest official tide prediction station to Friday Harbor, Washington, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Friday Harbor plan around.
›How accurate is this Orcas tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9449798 (Orcas, Orcas Island) 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 Orcas
This is the live tide dashboard for Orcas, built on NOAA station 9449798 (Orcas, Orcas Island) on the puget-sound. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Orcas is the closest NOAA tide station to Friday Harbor, Washington — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Friday Harbor, these are the tide predictions to plan around.