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 46m at 2:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:483.16:300.56:550.45:367:37Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:143.212:363.17:220.47:370.45:347:38Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:543.31:193.18:050.38:150.45:337:39Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:303.31:583.18:450.28:520.45:327:40New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:043.42:363.19:220.19:280.55:317:42New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:393.43:143.110:000.110:050.55:297:43New Moon6Fri
7Sat3:153.43:533.010:380.110:430.55:287:44New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:523.44:323.011:170.211:220.65:277:45Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:313.35:122.911:570.25:267:46Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:123.35:562.912:030.612:400.25:257:47Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:563.36:422.912:470.71:270.35:247:48Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:463.37:332.91:360.72:170.35:227:49First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:413.28:263.02:310.63:100.35:217:50First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:393.29:203.13:290.64:040.25:207:51First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:383.310:143.34:280.44:580.25:197:52Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:383.311:083.65:280.25:530.15:187:53Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:383.46:270.06:470.05:177:54Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:003.812:353.57:23-0.27:40-0.15:177:55Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:524.01:293.58:17-0.48:31-0.15:167:56Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:424.12:233.59:10-0.59:22-0.15:157:57Full Moon20Fri
21Sat2:344.13:183.510:03-0.510:140.05:147:58Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:274.04:133.410:56-0.511:070.15:137:59Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:213.95:083.311:49-0.35:128:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:153.86:043.212:000.212:43-0.15:128:01Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:123.67:013.112:560.41:380.05:118:02Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:113.48:003.11:550.52:350.25:108:02Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:123.28:573.12:560.63:320.45:108:03Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:123.19:503.13:570.64:260.55:098:04Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:113.010:413.14:570.65:180.55:088:05Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:072.911:293.25:540.56:070.65:088:06Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:592.96:460.46:530.65:078:07Waning Crescent31Tue
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 4:38 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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