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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 5h 02m at 5:50 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:532.85:593.212:380.312:500.76:114:35First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:472.86:563.21:310.31:460.76:124:34First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:432.97:553.32:270.32:450.66:134:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:403.18:563.33:230.23:450.56:144:32Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:373.39:573.54:200.14:450.26:164:31Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:313.510:553.65:150.05:440.06:174:29Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:233.811:503.76:09-0.16:39-0.36:184:28Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:124.07:00-0.37:32-0.56:194:27Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:433.81:014.17:50-0.38:24-0.66:214:26Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:363.81:514.18:39-0.39:16-0.66:224:25Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:293.72:424.19:30-0.210:08-0.66:234:24Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:243.63:354.010:21-0.111:01-0.46:244:23Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:183.44:283.811:140.111:55-0.26:254:22Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:153.35:253.612:090.36:274:21Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:153.16:263.412:520.01:080.56:284:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:173.07:293.21:530.22:110.66:294:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:183.08:323.12:530.33:130.66:304:18Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:153.09:323.13:500.44:140.66:324:18Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:073.110:273.14:440.45:110.56:334:17Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:543.211:163.15:330.46:020.46:344:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:353.311:593.16:170.46:460.36:354:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:123.46:570.47:270.26:364:15New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:393.112:483.47:350.48:050.16:374:14New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:183.11:233.48:120.48:440.16:394:13New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:573.12:003.48:500.49:220.16:404:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:363.02:383.49:290.410:020.16:414:12Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:163.03:173.410:090.510:430.16:424:12Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:573.03:593.410:510.511:270.16:434:11Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:412.94:443.411:360.56:444:11Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:292.95:343.312:130.112:260.56:454:11First Quarter30Wed
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 8:28 am — 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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