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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 11:55 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:173.25:393.012:010.112:280.26:524:54Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:023.16:292.812:460.31:180.36:514:56Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:513.07:232.71:340.42:110.46:504:57Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:433.08:192.62:240.63:060.56:494:58Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:373.09:182.63:170.64:030.56:485:00Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:333.010:152.64:110.64:590.46:465:01Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:273.111:082.75:060.65:520.36:455:02Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:173.211:542.95:580.56:390.26:445:03Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:023.46:460.37:230.06:435:05New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:363.012:453.57:310.18:04-0.16:425:06New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:163.21:273.68:150.08:45-0.36:405:07New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:563.42:113.79:00-0.29:26-0.36:395:09New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:383.52:553.79:45-0.310:09-0.46:385:10Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:203.63:413.610:31-0.310:53-0.36:365:11Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:053.74:293.511:20-0.311:40-0.26:355:12Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:523.65:213.412:12-0.36:345:14First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:443.66:193.212:31-0.11:09-0.16:325:15First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:423.57:223.01:270.02:100.06:315:16First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:453.48:292.92:270.23:140.06:305:17First Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:513.49:392.93:300.34:210.06:285:18Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:003.410:463.04:360.35:260.06:275:20Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:043.511:453.15:400.26:26-0.16:255:21Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:013.56:390.17:19-0.26:245:22Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:353.312:513.67:320.08:05-0.26:225:23Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:213.31:373.58:19-0.18:48-0.26:215:25Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:033.42:203.59:04-0.19:28-0.16:195:26Full Moon26Fri
27Sat2:423.43:013.49:46-0.110:070.06:185:27Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:203.43:423.310:280.010:460.16:165:28Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 2:33 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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