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 2h 23m 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 - Dec 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:413.05:493.312:260.112:390.56:464:10Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:363.06:483.31:190.11:380.56:474:10Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:323.27:503.32:140.12:400.46:494:10Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:283.38:523.23:100.13:420.26:504:09Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:253.59:553.34:060.14:430.06:514:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:203.710:563.35:030.15:43-0.16:524:09Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:143.811:523.35:580.06:39-0.36:524:09Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:053.96:510.07:33-0.46:534:09New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:463.412:563.97:420.08:24-0.56:544:09New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:393.31:463.98:330.09:15-0.46:554:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:313.32:373.89:230.110:04-0.36:564:09Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:223.23:273.710:120.210:53-0.26:574:09Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:123.14:173.511:020.311:420.06:584:09Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:013.05:073.311:530.46:584:09Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:523.06:003.212:310.112:470.56:594:10First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:432.96:553.01:220.31:420.67:004:10First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:342.97:512.92:120.42:390.67:014:10First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:243.08:462.83:020.53:340.67:014:10First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:133.09:412.83:510.64:290.57:024:11Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:013.110:342.84:400.65:220.57:024:11Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:473.211:232.85:280.66:110.37:034:12Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:313.36:140.66:560.27:044:12Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:082.812:123.36:580.57:390.17:044:13Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:512.912:533.47:400.58:210.07:044:13Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:342.91:343.58:230.49:030.07:054:14Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:163.02:173.59:060.39:46-0.17:054:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:003.03:023.69:510.310:30-0.17:064:15Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:443.13:493.610:380.311:16-0.17:064:16Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:303.14:383.511:280.27:064:16Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:183.25:313.412:03-0.112:210.27:064:17Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:103.36:293.312:54-0.11:190.27:074:18Third Quarter31Thu
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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