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 : 11:55 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 4:46 am (3.6 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 - Jul 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:293.38:003.52:240.32:450.15:088:18Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:253.28:523.63:190.23:370.25:098:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:243.29:483.74:170.14:330.25:098:18Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:253.210:473.85:170.05:310.25:108:17Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:283.211:473.96:18-0.16:310.15:108:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:303.37:18-0.27:290.15:118:17New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:454.01:273.48:15-0.38:260.05:128:17New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:414.02:233.59:09-0.49:21-0.15:128:16New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:364.03:183.510:02-0.410:15-0.15:138:16New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:313.94:113.610:53-0.411:080.05:148:15Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:243.85:013.511:42-0.35:148:15Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:163.75:503.512:000.012:30-0.15:158:15Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:073.56:403.412:520.11:190.05:168:14First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:003.37:303.31:460.22:090.25:178:13First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:553.18:213.32:410.42:590.45:188:13First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:502.99:123.23:370.43:500.55:188:12First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:462.810:043.24:330.54:420.65:198:12Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:432.810:573.25:290.55:340.75:208:11Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:382.811:483.36:240.56:260.75:218:10Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:282.97:140.47:160.65:228:09Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:353.31:132.97:590.38:010.55:238:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:183.41:553.08:400.28:440.55:248:08Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:593.52:353.19:200.19:270.45:258:07Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:393.53:143.29:590.010:080.35:258:06Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:203.53:523.310:380.010:510.25:268:05Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:013.64:313.411:170.011:340.25:278:04Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:433.55:113.411:580.05:288:03Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:273.55:543.512:190.112:410.05:298:02Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:153.46:413.61:080.11:270.05:308:01Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:073.37:323.62:000.12:180.15:318:00Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:043.28:283.62:570.13:130.25:327:59Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:20 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 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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