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 4h 38m 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 - Apr 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:013.52:283.49:17-0.29:310.05:236:04Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:393.63:113.310:00-0.210:130.15:216:05Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:213.63:563.210:45-0.210:570.15:206:06Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:063.64:443.111:33-0.111:450.25:186:07Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:563.65:393.012:26-0.15:166:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:523.56:403.012:400.31:250.05:156:09Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:553.47:463.01:420.42:280.15:136:11Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:033.48:533.02:470.43:320.15:116:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:123.49:583.23:540.44:360.15:106:13Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:193.410:573.35:000.25:360.05:086:14Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:203.511:493.56:020.16:300.05:066:15Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:143.56:57-0.17:19-0.15:056:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:353.61:033.57:47-0.28:05-0.15:036:17New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:193.71:503.58:35-0.38:490.05:016:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:023.72:353.49:20-0.39:310.15:006:19New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:433.63:193.310:04-0.210:140.24:586:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:253.54:033.110:48-0.110:570.44:576:21Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:083.44:483.011:320.111:410.54:556:23Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:533.35:362.912:190.34:546:24Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:423.26:272.812:290.61:100.44:526:25First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:353.07:222.71:210.72:030.54:516:26First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:323.08:162.82:170.82:570.64:496:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:293.09:092.83:130.83:490.64:486:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:253.09:593.04:090.74:400.54:466:29Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:183.010:453.15:020.65:280.44:456:30Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:073.111:273.35:530.46:130.44:436:31Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:523.26:390.26:550.34:426:32Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:063.512:353.37:240.07:370.24:406:33Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:463.62:193.39:08-0.19:190.15:397:35Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:273.73:043.39:52-0.210:030.15:387:36Full Moon30Mon
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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