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 : 1:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 6:24 am (3.2 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 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:513.012:533.57:380.48:180.06:474:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:323.01:323.48:180.48:570.16:484:10Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:123.02:113.48:580.59:370.16:494:10Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:522.92:503.49:380.510:160.16:504:09Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:322.93:313.310:190.510:560.26:514:09Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:122.94:123.311:010.611:370.26:524:09Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:542.94:563.211:450.66:534:09Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:372.95:423.112:200.312:320.66:544:09Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:232.96:313.01:050.31:230.66:554:09Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:103.07:243.01:520.42:160.66:564:09Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:573.18:183.02:400.43:100.56:564:09Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:463.29:133.03:290.34:050.36:574:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:363.410:103.14:210.35:010.16:584:09Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:273.611:053.15:130.25:56-0.16:594:10Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:193.811:593.26:060.16:50-0.37:004:10New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:113.96:590.07:42-0.47:004:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:533.31:034.07:51-0.18:35-0.57:014:10New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:463.31:574.08:44-0.19:28-0.67:024:11New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:413.42:524.09:38-0.110:20-0.57:024:11Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:373.43:483.910:33-0.111:13-0.47:034:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:323.44:453.711:290.07:034:12Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:283.35:443.512:07-0.312:280.17:044:12First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:263.36:463.31:03-0.11:300.27:044:13First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:253.37:503.12:000.12:340.37:054:14First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:223.28:532.92:570.33:370.37:054:14First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:193.29:562.93:530.44:400.37:054:15Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:143.210:552.84:490.55:400.27:064:15Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:053.311:472.85:420.56:330.27:064:16Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:513.36:310.57:190.17:064:17Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:322.812:333.37:150.58:000.17:064:18Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:132.91:133.47:570.58:380.17:074:18Full Moon31Sun
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 9:55 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 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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