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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 11:30 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 4:26 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:024.14:443.611:28-0.511:44-0.15:078:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:574.05:403.612:21-0.45:078:08Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:543.86:373.512:400.01:16-0.35:068:08First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:543.77:363.51:390.12:13-0.15:068:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:573.58:363.52:400.23:110.05:068:10First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:003.39:353.53:430.24:090.15:058:11First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:033.210:323.54:460.25:070.35:058:11Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:063.111:273.55:480.26:030.35:058:12Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:033.16:460.26:560.45:048:12Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:173.512:543.17:380.17:440.45:048:13Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:023.51:403.18:240.18:280.45:048:14Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:443.52:223.19:060.19:100.45:048:14Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:243.53:023.19:460.19:510.45:048:15Full Moon13Mon
14Tue3:033.53:423.110:250.110:310.45:048:15Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:433.54:213.111:040.111:120.55:048:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:233.45:003.111:430.111:540.55:048:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:043.45:403.112:230.25:048:16Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:453.36:213.112:370.51:040.25:048:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:293.27:043.11:220.51:470.35:048:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:173.27:493.22:100.52:320.35:048:17Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:073.18:363.33:010.53:200.35:058:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:003.19:263.43:540.44:100.35:058:18Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:553.110:183.54:480.35:030.35:058:18Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:533.111:133.75:450.15:580.25:058:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:513.26:420.06:540.15:068:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:073.812:473.37:38-0.27:490.05:068:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:024.01:423.58:32-0.48:43-0.15:068:18New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:564.12:373.69:25-0.59:38-0.25:078:18New Moon28Tue
29Wed2:514.13:323.610:18-0.610:32-0.25:078:18Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:464.14:273.711:10-0.511:27-0.25:088:18Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 7:58 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 11% 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 (11% 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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