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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 5:52 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 11:06 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Jan 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:263.46:110.46:500.17:074:19Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:023.012:103.56:570.37:36-0.17:074:20New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:473.012:543.77:420.28:21-0.27:074:21New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:333.11:393.88:280.19:07-0.47:074:22New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:193.22:273.89:150.09:54-0.47:074:23Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:073.33:163.810:040.010:42-0.47:074:23Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:563.34:073.810:55-0.111:31-0.47:074:24Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:473.45:003.711:490.07:074:25Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:403.45:583.512:23-0.312:460.07:064:26First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:363.46:593.31:17-0.21:470.07:064:27First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:353.48:023.22:14-0.12:490.07:064:29First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:343.49:073.13:120.03:530.07:064:30Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:343.510:133.04:100.14:560.07:054:31Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:333.511:143.05:100.25:58-0.17:054:32Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:283.56:070.26:53-0.17:054:33Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:093.112:183.66:590.27:43-0.27:044:34Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:593.11:053.57:480.28:29-0.27:044:35Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:453.11:493.58:330.29:12-0.27:034:36Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:283.12:323.59:170.29:53-0.17:034:38Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:093.13:133.410:000.210:330.07:024:39Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:483.03:543.310:420.311:130.17:014:40Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:273.04:363.211:250.311:530.27:014:41Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:083.05:203.112:090.47:004:42Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:513.06:072.912:350.312:570.56:594:44Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:363.06:572.81:200.41:470.56:594:45Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:243.07:502.72:070.52:400.56:584:46Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:133.08:452.72:560.53:340.56:574:47Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:053.19:422.73:470.54:300.46:564:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:583.210:392.84:410.55:260.26:554:50Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:503.311:312.95:350.46:190.16:544:51Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:413.56:270.37:09-0.16:534:53New Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447291)

Common Questions About Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides

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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 2:29 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 81% 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 is the moon phase in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA 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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