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 5h 00m 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:313.411:503.56:110.16:320.15:365:22Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:193.57:020.07:240.05:375:21Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:403.51:023.67:470.08:11-0.15:385:19Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:273.51:433.68:300.18:56-0.15:395:17Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:113.42:233.69:110.29:40-0.15:405:16Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:543.33:033.59:510.310:220.05:415:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:373.23:433.410:320.411:050.25:425:12Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:203.04:253.311:140.511:500.35:445:11Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:062.95:113.211:590.75:455:09Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:552.86:023.112:390.412:480.85:465:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:502.76:573.01:320.51:420.95:475:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:462.77:553.02:270.62:380.95:485:04Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:412.78:513.03:210.63:340.85:495:02Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:332.99:453.14:140.54:290.75:505:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:213.010:363.25:030.45:210.55:514:59Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:053.211:233.35:490.36:100.35:534:58Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:453.46:330.26:560.15:544:56New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:073.412:253.67:140.17:41-0.15:554:55New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:513.51:053.87:560.08:26-0.35:564:53New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:363.51:483.98:390.09:12-0.35:574:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat2:233.52:343.99:250.010:01-0.45:584:50Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:123.43:233.910:120.010:51-0.35:594:49Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:043.34:153.811:030.111:45-0.26:014:47Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:003.25:123.711:590.36:024:46First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:023.16:163.512:440.01:000.46:034:44First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:083.17:243.41:470.12:060.56:044:43First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:153.18:323.32:510.23:130.46:054:41Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:193.29:403.33:540.24:200.46:074:40Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:193.310:423.34:540.25:230.36:084:39Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:113.411:363.35:490.26:200.16:094:37Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:573.56:380.27:090.06:104:36Full Moon31Tue
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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