Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 6:43 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Dec 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:403.33:463.910:330.011:15-0.36:474:10Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:343.34:463.711:270.26:484:10Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:343.25:463.512:09-0.112:270.36:494:10First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:343.16:463.31:090.01:270.46:504:09First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:283.17:463.12:030.22:330.56:514:09First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:283.18:463.03:030.33:330.56:524:09First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:223.19:462.93:570.44:330.56:534:09Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:103.210:462.94:450.55:270.46:544:09Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:583.211:342.95:390.56:210.36:554:09Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:403.36:210.57:030.26:564:09Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:162.912:163.37:030.57:450.26:574:09Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:582.912:583.37:450.58:210.16:574:09Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:342.91:343.48:210.59:030.16:584:09Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:162.92:163.49:030.59:390.16:594:10Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:582.92:523.49:450.510:210.17:004:10Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:342.93:343.310:210.511:030.17:004:10Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:162.94:163.311:090.511:450.17:014:10Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:582.95:043.311:510.57:024:11Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:403.05:523.212:270.112:450.57:024:11Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:283.16:463.21:150.11:390.47:034:12Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:223.27:403.12:030.22:330.37:034:12Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:163.48:403.12:570.23:330.27:044:13Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:103.59:463.13:510.24:330.07:044:13Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:043.710:463.24:510.15:33-0.27:054:14Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:583.811:463.25:450.16:33-0.37:054:14Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:583.96:390.07:27-0.47:054:15New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:403.312:524.07:39-0.18:21-0.57:064:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:343.31:464.08:27-0.19:15-0.57:064:16New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:283.32:403.99:21-0.110:03-0.47:064:17Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:223.33:343.810:150.010:57-0.37:074:18Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:163.34:223.611:090.111:45-0.27:074:19Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:22 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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