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 6h 27m 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 - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:043.44:373.111:210.111:320.45:337:59Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:453.45:143.111:590.25:347:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:253.25:523.112:140.412:370.35:357:56Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:073.16:323.112:570.51:170.45:367:55Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:523.07:153.11:430.51:590.55:377:54Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:412.98:003.12:310.62:440.65:387:53Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:322.88:493.13:220.63:320.75:397:52Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:262.79:403.24:160.64:240.75:407:50Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:232.710:353.25:120.55:180.75:417:49Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:212.811:313.46:090.46:140.65:427:48Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:162.97:040.37:090.55:437:47Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:253.51:073.07:560.18:020.35:447:45New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:163.71:563.28:45-0.18:540.15:457:44New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:073.82:453.49:33-0.39:45-0.15:467:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:583.93:333.610:20-0.410:37-0.25:477:41Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:503.94:223.711:08-0.411:29-0.25:487:40Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:423.85:113.811:56-0.35:497:38Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:353.76:013.812:22-0.212:45-0.25:507:37Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:313.56:553.71:17-0.21:370.05:517:35First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:303.37:523.62:15-0.12:330.25:527:34First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:333.18:523.53:170.13:320.45:537:32First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:393.09:553.44:210.24:320.55:547:31Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:472.911:003.45:260.25:350.65:557:29Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:512.96:310.26:370.65:567:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:013.412:463.07:290.27:330.55:577:26Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:533.41:333.08:180.28:210.45:587:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:393.42:143.19:000.29:050.45:597:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:213.42:523.29:380.29:460.36:007:21Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:003.43:273.210:140.210:260.36:017:20Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:393.44:023.210:490.211:050.36:027:18Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:163.34:363.211:240.311:440.36:037:16Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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