Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:19 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 5:11 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:563.81:174.08:06-0.38:36-0.55:365:22Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:473.82:054.18:54-0.39:27-0.65:375:20Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:393.82:564.19:44-0.310:19-0.55:385:18Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:323.73:484.010:34-0.211:12-0.45:405:17Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:273.54:433.911:270.05:415:15Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:263.35:423.712:09-0.212:240.25:425:13Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:293.26:463.51:090.01:260.35:435:12Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:353.17:533.42:130.12:300.55:445:10Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:413.18:593.33:170.23:360.55:455:08Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:433.110:033.34:190.34:400.55:465:07Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:393.210:593.35:180.35:390.45:475:05Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:263.311:473.36:080.36:300.35:485:04Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:073.36:510.37:140.25:495:02New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:293.312:433.47:300.37:540.25:515:00New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:083.21:183.48:060.38:320.15:524:59New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:463.21:533.48:430.39:100.15:534:57New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:243.22:303.49:190.49:490.25:544:56Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:023.13:073.49:570.510:280.25:554:54Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:423.03:463.310:360.511:090.35:564:53Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:232.94:273.311:180.611:520.35:574:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:072.95:123.212:020.75:594:50First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:552.86:023.212:400.412:520.76:004:48First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:472.86:573.21:310.41:470.76:014:47First Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:412.97:553.22:250.42:440.66:024:45First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:353.18:533.33:190.33:420.46:034:44Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:293.39:513.44:130.24:400.26:054:42Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:213.510:483.55:070.15:370.06:064:41Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:123.811:423.65:59-0.16:32-0.36:074:40Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:024.06:50-0.27:24-0.56:084:38Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:353.712:514.17:40-0.38:16-0.66:094:37Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:273.71:424.28:30-0.39:08-0.66:114:36Full 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 8:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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