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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:56 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 7:33 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:172.99:313.23:580.34:090.66:057:14First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:212.810:323.25:010.45:090.76:067:13Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:232.811:313.26:040.46:080.76:077:11Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:162.97:010.47:020.66:087:09Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:233.31:013.07:480.37:500.66:097:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:073.31:413.08:270.38:320.56:107:06Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:473.42:173.19:030.29:120.46:117:04Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:253.42:513.29:380.29:500.36:127:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:033.43:253.310:130.210:280.36:137:01Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:403.43:593.310:470.211:060.26:146:59Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:173.34:333.311:230.311:460.26:156:57Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:553.25:093.412:000.36:166:56Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:363.15:493.412:270.212:390.46:176:54Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:213.06:333.31:120.31:230.56:186:52Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:122.97:253.32:020.32:130.66:196:51Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:092.98:233.42:590.33:100.66:206:49Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:112.99:263.44:000.34:120.66:216:47Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:162.910:323.55:020.25:160.56:226:45Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:193.111:363.66:050.16:200.36:236:44Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:183.37:04-0.17:200.16:246:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:363.81:123.57:58-0.28:17-0.16:256:40New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:313.92:023.78:49-0.39:10-0.36:266:38New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:253.92:513.99:37-0.310:02-0.46:276:37New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:173.83:393.910:25-0.310:53-0.46:286:35Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:093.74:273.911:13-0.211:44-0.36:296:33Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:003.55:153.712:010.06:306:31Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:523.36:053.612:35-0.112:500.36:316:30Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:473.15:583.41:290.012:420.55:335:28First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:462.96:573.21:260.21:390.75:345:26First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:482.87:583.12:270.42:380.85:355:24First Quarter30Tue
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 11:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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