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 : 2:15 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 7:16 am (3.0 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 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:553.25:123.212:000.46:047:15Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:343.15:493.212:240.412:380.56:057:13Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:173.06:303.21:060.41:180.66:067:11Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:032.87:163.11:530.52:030.76:077:10Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:552.78:073.12:440.52:530.76:097:08Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:512.79:033.23:390.53:480.86:107:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:502.710:023.34:370.54:460.76:117:05Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:502.811:023.45:360.45:460.66:127:03Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:473.06:340.26:450.46:137:01Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:003.612:403.27:280.07:410.16:147:00New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:553.81:293.58:18-0.28:34-0.16:156:58New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:473.92:173.79:06-0.39:25-0.36:166:56New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:383.93:053.99:53-0.410:17-0.46:176:54New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:303.93:544.010:41-0.411:09-0.56:186:53Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:233.84:434.011:30-0.36:196:51Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:163.65:343.912:01-0.412:19-0.16:206:49Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:123.46:283.712:56-0.31:120.16:216:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:123.27:273.61:54-0.12:090.36:226:46First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:163.08:313.42:560.13:100.56:236:44First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:232.99:373.34:010.34:140.66:246:42First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:302.910:433.35:070.35:180.76:256:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:332.911:443.36:110.46:210.66:266:39Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:243.07:070.37:160.56:276:37Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:353.31:073.17:530.38:020.46:286:35Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:183.31:453.28:310.38:440.36:296:34Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:583.32:193.39:060.39:220.36:306:32Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:353.31:523.38:400.38:590.25:315:30Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:123.32:253.39:140.39:370.25:325:28Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:493.22:593.39:490.410:150.25:335:27Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:263.13:353.310:250.410:540.35:345:25Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 10:45 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 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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