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 2h 46m 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:443.010:033.64:360.14:470.45:337:58Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:503.011:073.75:390.15:500.35:347:57Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:553.16:420.06:520.35:357:56Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:093.812:563.27:42-0.17:520.25:367:55Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:083.91:523.38:37-0.28:480.05:377:53Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:053.92:453.49:30-0.39:430.05:387:52Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:593.93:363.510:20-0.310:35-0.15:397:51Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:523.84:253.511:07-0.211:260.05:407:50Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:423.75:113.511:53-0.15:417:48Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:313.55:573.512:160.012:390.15:427:47Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:213.36:443.41:070.21:260.35:437:46Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:133.17:333.31:590.32:140.55:447:44Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:082.98:253.22:540.43:050.65:457:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:042.89:193.13:510.53:580.75:467:42Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:032.710:153.14:480.64:520.85:477:40Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:022.711:113.15:470.65:480.85:487:39Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:572.76:420.56:420.75:497:37Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:033.212:442.87:310.47:310.65:507:36Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:503.31:263.08:130.38:150.55:527:34New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:323.42:053.18:520.28:570.45:537:33New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:113.52:423.29:290.19:380.35:547:31New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:513.53:193.310:060.010:190.25:557:30New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:313.53:563.410:440.011:010.15:567:28Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:113.54:343.511:230.011:450.05:577:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:543.45:143.612:030.15:587:25Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:393.35:583.612:310.012:470.15:597:24Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:293.26:483.61:210.01:350.26:007:22First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:253.17:443.62:160.12:300.36:017:20First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:263.08:453.53:160.13:290.46:027:19First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:322.99:503.54:190.24:320.46:037:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:403.010:573.65:240.15:380.46:047:16Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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