Tides Today & Tomorrow in Penikese Island, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Penikese Island, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 9:04 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:52 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8448248
Common Questions About Tides

Penikese Island, MA Tides - Feb 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:553.811:223.84:04-0.54:24-0.46:554:59Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:503.55:07-0.25:14-0.26:545:00First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:193.712:483.36:410.06:160.06:535:02First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:193.51:483.18:200.17:360.16:515:03First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:233.42:523.09:320.08:550.16:505:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:293.43:553.010:310.09:560.16:495:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:323.54:543.111:21-0.110:450.06:485:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:283.65:463.312:04-0.16:475:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:173.66:333.412:38-0.26:465:09Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:023.77:173.512:06-0.21:06-0.26:445:10Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:443.67:583.512:44-0.31:33-0.26:435:12Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:233.58:383.51:22-0.42:01-0.26:425:13Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:013.49:173.42:01-0.42:30-0.26:415:14Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:383.29:553.22:39-0.33:01-0.16:395:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:153.010:333.13:18-0.13:320.06:385:17Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:512.811:122.93:570.04:050.16:375:18Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:302.611:522.84:380.24:400.36:355:19Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:132.55:250.45:240.46:345:20Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:382.71:042.46:310.66:210.56:335:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:322.72:022.58:030.67:390.56:315:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:352.73:062.69:160.48:560.36:305:24Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:413.04:082.910:120.29:590.06:285:25Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:423.35:053.211:01-0.110:54-0.36:275:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:363.75:573.611:47-0.311:45-0.56:255:28Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:264.06:474.012:31-0.66:245:29New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:154.37:364.212:36-0.81:13-0.76:225:30New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:034.48:254.41:26-0.91:54-0.86:215:31New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:534.39:164.42:16-0.92:34-0.86:195:32Waxing Crescent28Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8448248)

Common Questions About Penikese Island, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Penikese Island, MA today?

Slack tide in Penikese Island, MA is approximately 11:58 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 Penikese Island, MA?

Penikese Island, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

What datum are Penikese Island, MA 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 Penikese Island, MA?

Tide predictions for Penikese Island, MA 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 Penikese Island, MA?

Tide data for Penikese Island, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8448248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8448248.

What is the moon phase in Penikese Island, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Penikese Island, MA is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Penikese Island, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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