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 51m 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 - Oct 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:053.04:123.311:030.511:350.35:355:23Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:472.94:533.211:430.65:375:21Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:332.85:403.212:210.412:290.75:385:20Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:252.76:333.21:120.51:210.85:395:18Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:232.77:333.22:090.52:200.85:405:16Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:232.88:353.33:080.43:210.75:415:15Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:223.09:373.44:070.34:230.55:425:13Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:193.210:373.65:040.25:230.35:435:11Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:123.511:333.75:590.06:200.05:445:10Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:023.76:50-0.27:14-0.35:455:08New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:263.812:503.97:39-0.38:06-0.55:465:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:183.81:384.18:27-0.38:57-0.65:475:05New Moon12Mon
13Tue2:113.82:274.19:15-0.39:49-0.55:495:03Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:043.73:174.010:04-0.110:41-0.45:505:02Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:573.54:093.910:550.011:34-0.35:515:00Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:523.35:033.711:480.25:524:58First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:523.16:023.512:310.012:450.45:534:57First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:563.07:073.31:330.21:470.65:544:55First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:012.98:123.22:360.32:510.75:554:54First Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:032.99:163.13:390.43:550.75:574:52Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:013.010:153.14:390.44:560.65:584:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:513.111:063.25:310.45:500.55:594:49Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:323.211:503.26:160.46:360.46:004:48Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:093.36:540.47:170.36:014:46Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:293.212:433.37:300.47:550.26:024:45Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:073.21:173.48:050.48:320.26:044:44Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:443.21:513.48:410.49:100.16:054:42Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:223.12:263.49:170.49:480.16:064:41Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:013.03:033.49:550.510:280.26:074:39Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:413.03:423.410:340.611:100.26:084:38Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:232.94:253.311:160.611:560.36:104:37Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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