Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 10:44 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:01 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:063.43:473.010:300.210:330.55:098:18Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:463.44:253.011:080.211:140.55:098:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:253.45:033.111:460.211:560.55:108:18Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:053.45:413.112:250.25:108:17Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:473.36:213.212:390.51:050.25:118:17Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:323.37:033.31:250.41:480.25:128:17Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:213.27:503.32:140.42:350.35:128:17Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:143.18:393.43:080.33:240.35:138:16Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:103.19:323.54:040.24:170.35:148:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:103.110:293.75:020.15:140.35:148:15Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:123.111:293.86:030.06:130.35:158:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:143.17:04-0.17:130.25:168:14Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:283.91:133.28:02-0.28:100.15:178:14New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:254.02:113.38:58-0.39:070.05:178:13New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:224.03:073.49:51-0.410:020.05:188:13New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:184.04:013.510:44-0.410:570.05:198:12Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:143.94:533.511:34-0.311:510.05:208:11Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:083.75:433.512:24-0.25:218:11Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:013.56:343.512:450.11:130.05:228:10First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:553.37:253.41:400.22:040.25:228:09First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:513.18:163.32:370.32:550.45:238:08First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:492.99:093.23:340.43:470.55:248:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:472.810:023.24:320.44:400.75:258:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:462.810:563.25:300.55:340.75:268:06Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:432.711:493.26:280.56:270.75:278:05Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:342.87:200.47:170.75:288:04Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:373.31:192.88:060.38:030.65:298:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:213.32:012.98:460.38:460.65:308:02Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:023.42:403.09:250.29:270.55:318:01Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:413.43:173.110:020.110:080.45:328:00Full Moon30Thu
31Fri3:213.53:543.210:390.110:490.35:337:59Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447291)

Common Questions About Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA?

The lowest tide this week in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is -0.4 ft on Thursday, Jul 16 at 10:44 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA?

The highest tide this week in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is 3.9 ft on Friday, Jul 17 at 4:14 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA today?

Slack tide in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is approximately 1:22 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 Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA?

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, 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 Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA?

Tide predictions for Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, 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 Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA?

Tide data for Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447291. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447291.

What time is high tide in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA today?

High tides in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA today: 3:18 am (4.0 ft), 4:01 pm (3.5 ft).

What time is low tide in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA today?

Low tides in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA today: 10:44 am (-0.4 ft), 10:57 pm (0.0 ft). The 10:44 am low of -0.4 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA today?

Today's tidal range in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is 4.4 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 3.3 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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