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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 4:56 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 10:08 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Mar 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:223.25:523.012:080.212:380.26:155:29Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:083.16:442.812:540.41:300.36:135:30Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:593.07:402.61:430.62:240.56:115:32Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:542.98:392.62:360.73:220.56:105:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:512.99:402.63:320.84:210.56:085:34Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:503.010:372.64:290.75:190.56:075:35Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:453.111:272.85:250.76:100.46:055:36Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:343.26:160.56:550.26:035:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:102.912:173.37:020.47:350.16:025:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:493.112:583.47:440.28:140.06:005:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:263.21:393.58:260.08:52-0.15:585:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:033.42:203.69:08-0.19:31-0.25:575:42New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:413.53:023.59:51-0.210:12-0.25:555:43Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:213.63:463.510:36-0.310:54-0.15:535:44Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:033.64:333.411:23-0.211:390.05:525:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:493.65:243.212:14-0.25:505:47First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:413.56:223.112:290.11:10-0.15:485:48First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:393.57:262.91:260.32:120.05:465:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:433.48:342.92:280.43:180.15:455:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:523.39:452.93:330.44:250.15:435:51Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:033.410:523.04:410.45:310.05:415:52Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:083.411:493.25:460.36:300.05:405:53Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:063.56:460.17:22-0.15:385:54Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:393.312:563.67:380.08:08-0.25:365:55Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:233.51:433.68:26-0.18:51-0.15:355:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:053.52:283.59:11-0.29:32-0.15:335:58Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:453.53:103.49:55-0.110:120.15:315:59Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:233.53:523.310:37-0.110:510.25:296:00Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:023.44:343.111:190.011:320.45:286:01Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:433.35:192.912:040.25:266:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:273.26:072.812:160.512:520.35:246:03Third Quarter31Sun
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 1:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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