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 3h 52m 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 - Mar 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:273.11:383.48:250.28:500.06:155:29Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:013.22:163.49:040.19:250.06:135:30Full Moon2Fri
3Sat2:363.32:543.39:430.010:020.06:125:31Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:113.43:333.310:23-0.110:400.06:105:33Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:493.44:143.211:05-0.111:200.16:095:34Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:293.45:003.111:510.06:075:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:153.45:513.012:050.212:430.06:055:36Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:083.46:502.912:560.31:410.16:045:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:083.37:552.81:550.42:440.16:025:38Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:143.39:042.82:580.43:490.16:005:40Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:233.410:123.04:050.44:540.15:595:41Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:313.511:143.25:110.25:56-0.15:575:42Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:323.66:140.06:52-0.25:555:43Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:083.412:283.77:11-0.27:42-0.35:545:44New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:583.61:193.78:03-0.38:30-0.35:525:45New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:443.72:083.78:53-0.49:15-0.35:505:46New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:293.72:563.69:40-0.49:59-0.25:495:47Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:133.73:423.410:27-0.310:420.05:475:49Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:563.64:283.211:13-0.211:260.25:455:50Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:403.45:153.012:010.05:435:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:263.36:072.812:120.412:510.25:425:52First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:183.17:022.71:020.61:460.45:405:53First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:143.08:012.61:570.72:440.55:385:54First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:142.99:012.62:540.83:420.65:375:55First Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:142.99:582.73:520.84:400.55:355:56Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:123.010:492.84:500.75:320.55:335:57Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:033.111:333.05:440.66:180.45:315:59Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:483.26:310.46:580.35:306:00Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:123.112:283.37:140.27:360.25:286:01Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:483.31:083.37:550.18:140.15:266:02Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:243.41:473.48:36-0.18:520.05:256:03Full Moon31Sat
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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