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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 8:26 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - May 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:503.74:293.211:17-0.211:270.25:367:37Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:353.75:183.212:05-0.25:357:38Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:253.76:113.112:150.312:57-0.15:347:39Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:203.67:103.11:090.41:530.05:327:40First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:213.58:133.12:080.42:540.15:317:41First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:273.49:173.13:130.53:560.15:307:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:353.410:203.24:190.44:580.15:297:43Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:423.411:193.45:240.35:570.15:287:44Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:453.46:270.16:530.15:267:45Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:133.612:423.47:250.07:450.15:257:46Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:013.71:333.48:17-0.18:320.15:247:47Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:463.72:213.49:06-0.29:170.15:237:48Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:303.73:083.39:52-0.210:010.25:227:49Full Moon13Tue
14Wed3:123.73:533.210:36-0.210:440.35:217:50Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:553.64:373.111:20-0.111:270.45:207:51Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:383.55:223.012:040.15:197:52Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:233.46:072.912:120.612:490.25:187:53Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:103.26:562.912:580.71:370.35:177:54Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:003.17:472.81:480.82:270.55:167:55Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:543.08:392.82:420.83:180.55:157:56Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:483.09:292.93:360.84:080.55:147:57Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:423.010:183.04:310.74:570.55:147:58Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:363.011:043.15:240.65:450.55:137:59Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:283.011:483.36:160.56:320.55:128:00Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:163.17:050.37:170.45:118:01Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:303.41:023.27:520.18:010.35:118:02New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:123.61:473.28:370.08:450.35:108:03New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:553.72:343.29:23-0.29:310.25:098:04New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:403.83:223.310:10-0.310:180.25:098:05New Moon29Thu
30Fri3:283.94:133.310:59-0.311:080.25:088:05Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:193.85:053.311:50-0.35:088:06Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:09 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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