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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 4:51 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:233.27:09-0.17:210.26:057:14Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:393.81:203.48:05-0.28:180.06:067:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:353.82:123.58:57-0.39:12-0.16:077:11New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:293.83:013.69:46-0.310:04-0.16:087:09New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:203.83:493.610:34-0.210:54-0.16:097:07Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:103.74:343.611:19-0.111:43-0.16:107:06Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:593.55:193.512:040.16:117:04Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:473.36:043.412:320.012:500.36:127:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:383.16:523.31:220.21:370.56:137:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:312.97:443.22:140.32:280.66:146:59First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:282.88:393.13:100.53:220.86:156:57First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:272.79:373.14:080.54:170.86:166:55First Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:262.710:353.15:060.65:140.86:176:54Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:222.811:303.26:030.56:100.86:186:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:122.96:550.57:010.66:196:50Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:193.312:553.07:390.37:470.56:206:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:033.41:333.18:190.28:300.46:216:47Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:433.42:103.38:570.19:100.26:226:45Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:223.52:463.49:340.19:510.16:236:43Full Moon19Thu
20Fri3:023.53:223.510:120.010:320.06:246:41Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:433.54:003.610:500.011:15-0.16:256:40Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:253.44:403.611:310.16:266:38Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:103.45:243.612:00-0.112:140.16:286:36Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:583.26:123.612:480.01:020.26:296:34Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:533.17:083.61:420.01:560.46:306:33Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:543.08:093.52:410.12:550.46:316:31Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:593.09:153.53:440.23:590.56:326:29Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:063.010:233.54:490.25:050.46:336:28Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:133.110:303.54:530.15:100.35:345:26Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:123.311:303.65:540.06:120.25:355:24Waning Crescent30Mon
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 7:29 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 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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