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 48m 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:502.88:593.13:280.53:380.85:365:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:492.89:583.14:280.54:380.85:375:21Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:412.910:513.25:230.55:330.75:385:19Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:263.011:373.26:100.46:210.55:395:18Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:043.16:500.37:040.45:405:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:173.312:403.37:260.37:430.35:415:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:553.31:143.48:010.28:210.25:425:13Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:333.31:473.48:370.29:000.15:435:11Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:103.32:223.59:130.29:380.15:445:09Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:493.32:583.59:500.310:190.15:455:08Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:293.23:373.510:290.311:010.15:475:06Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:123.14:193.511:110.411:480.15:485:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:593.05:073.411:580.55:495:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:532.96:033.412:410.212:520.65:505:01Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:532.97:053.41:390.21:530.65:515:00Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:572.98:113.42:410.22:570.55:524:58Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:013.19:183.43:430.24:030.45:534:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:033.210:233.54:440.15:070.25:554:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:003.511:223.65:420.06:070.05:564:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:513.76:36-0.17:02-0.25:574:52New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:173.712:393.87:25-0.27:54-0.35:584:50New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:083.71:263.98:13-0.28:44-0.45:594:49New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:593.62:123.99:00-0.19:33-0.46:004:47Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:493.52:583.89:460.010:21-0.36:014:46Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:383.33:453.710:330.211:10-0.16:034:45Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:283.24:333.511:210.46:044:43Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:193.05:253.312:000.112:110.66:054:42First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:152.96:213.212:540.31:050.76:064:40First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:132.87:203.11:510.42:040.86:074:39First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:112.88:193.02:480.53:020.86:094:38First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:052.89:163.03:430.54:000.86:104:36Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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