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 1h 37m 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 - Nov 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:102.85:133.312:030.76:114:35Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:022.86:083.312:470.312:580.76:124:34Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:592.87:093.31:430.31:580.76:134:33Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:583.08:113.32:410.33:000.66:144:32Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:553.19:143.43:380.24:020.46:164:31Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:523.410:153.54:350.15:030.16:174:29Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:453.611:133.65:300.06:01-0.16:184:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:363.86:22-0.16:56-0.36:194:27New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:083.612:254.07:13-0.27:48-0.56:214:26New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:013.61:144.18:02-0.28:39-0.66:224:25New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:533.62:044.18:52-0.19:31-0.56:234:24Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:463.52:544.09:420.010:22-0.46:244:23Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:393.33:463.810:320.111:14-0.26:254:22Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:333.24:403.611:250.36:274:21Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:293.15:363.412:080.012:200.56:284:20First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:283.06:363.21:050.21:190.66:294:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:272.97:373.12:030.32:200.76:304:18First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:242.98:373.03:000.43:210.76:324:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:173.09:343.03:530.54:190.66:334:17Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:063.110:273.04:430.55:140.56:344:16Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:503.211:153.05:300.56:030.46:354:15Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:303.311:583.06:120.56:460.36:364:15Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:073.36:520.57:260.26:374:14Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:383.012:433.47:310.58:060.16:394:13Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:183.01:203.48:090.48:450.16:404:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:573.01:583.48:480.59:250.16:414:12Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:383.02:383.59:280.510:070.16:424:12Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:202.93:203.410:110.510:500.16:434:11Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:042.94:053.410:550.511:360.16:444:11Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:502.94:543.411:440.56:454:11Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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