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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 22m at 1:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:113.28:393.43:050.43:240.35:088:18First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:073.19:313.54:000.34:160.35:098:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:063.110:263.74:580.25:110.35:098:18Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:073.111:243.85:580.06:090.35:108:17Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:083.26:58-0.17:080.25:108:17Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:223.91:083.27:56-0.28:050.15:118:17Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:194.02:053.38:52-0.39:010.05:128:17Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:164.03:023.49:46-0.49:570.05:128:16Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:124.03:573.410:39-0.410:520.05:138:16Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:083.94:503.511:31-0.311:460.05:148:15Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:033.85:423.512:21-0.25:148:15Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:573.66:333.412:410.11:110.05:158:15Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:523.47:253.41:370.22:020.15:168:14Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:483.28:173.32:340.32:540.35:178:13Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:453.09:093.33:320.43:460.55:188:13Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:432.910:013.24:300.44:380.65:188:12Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:422.810:543.25:280.55:310.75:198:12Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:382.811:463.26:250.56:240.75:208:11Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:302.87:170.47:140.75:218:10Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:343.31:162.88:030.38:000.75:228:09New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:183.31:582.98:450.38:430.65:238:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:593.42:383.09:240.29:240.55:248:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:393.43:173.010:020.110:050.55:248:07New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:183.53:543.110:390.110:460.45:258:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:583.54:313.211:160.111:270.35:268:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:373.45:083.311:540.15:278:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:193.45:473.312:100.312:340.15:288:03Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:033.36:293.412:550.31:160.15:298:02First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:513.27:163.51:440.22:020.25:308:01First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:443.18:073.52:380.22:530.35:318:00First Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:423.09:033.63:350.23:480.35:327:59First Quarter31Mon
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 4:04 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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