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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 3h 34m at 2:15 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:043.76:49-0.27:20-0.35:236:04Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:323.712:573.87:43-0.48:08-0.45:226:05Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:203.91:493.88:34-0.68:56-0.45:206:06Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:084.02:403.79:25-0.69:44-0.35:186:07Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:564.03:323.610:16-0.610:32-0.25:176:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:453.94:233.411:06-0.411:210.15:156:09Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:353.75:173.211:59-0.25:136:10Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:283.56:153.012:130.312:550.05:126:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:263.37:172.81:090.51:560.35:106:12Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:283.18:222.82:090.72:590.45:086:14Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:333.09:242.83:120.74:020.55:076:15Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:373.010:222.84:150.75:010.55:056:16Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:353.011:102.95:160.65:530.55:036:17Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:253.111:503.16:080.56:350.45:026:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:073.16:530.47:130.35:006:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:273.212:463.27:330.37:480.34:596:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:013.31:243.28:110.28:230.34:576:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:343.42:013.28:480.18:580.34:566:22New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:083.42:383.19:260.19:350.44:546:23New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:433.43:173.110:040.110:120.44:526:24Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:203.43:573.010:450.110:520.54:516:26Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:003.44:412.911:280.111:360.54:496:27Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:453.45:292.912:160.24:486:28Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:353.36:242.912:260.61:100.24:466:29First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:343.37:242.91:230.62:090.24:456:30First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:373.39:253.03:250.64:080.25:447:31First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:413.310:253.24:280.45:080.15:427:32Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:463.411:233.45:320.36:060.05:417:33Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:483.56:340.07:01-0.15:397:34Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:173.612:453.67:31-0.27:53-0.15:387:35Full Moon30Thu
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 4:54 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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