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 3h 45m 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 - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:343.17:513.32:170.22:320.56:057:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:312.98:473.23:140.43:270.66:067:13First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:292.89:443.24:120.54:230.76:077:11First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:272.810:413.25:090.55:190.76:087:09Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:222.911:353.26:040.56:140.66:097:08Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:113.06:540.47:040.56:107:06Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:223.312:543.17:380.37:490.46:117:04Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:053.41:323.28:180.28:320.36:127:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri1:453.42:093.38:560.29:120.26:137:01Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:243.42:453.49:330.19:520.16:146:59Full Moon10Sat
11Sun3:033.53:223.510:110.110:330.06:156:57Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:433.44:003.510:500.111:150.06:166:56Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:243.44:403.611:300.111:590.06:176:54Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:083.35:233.612:130.16:186:52Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:553.36:113.612:460.01:010.26:196:50Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:483.27:053.61:380.11:530.36:206:49Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:463.18:053.52:350.12:520.36:216:47Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:483.19:083.53:360.13:530.36:226:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:523.210:133.64:380.14:570.36:236:43Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:563.311:183.65:400.06:000.26:246:42Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:573.56:39-0.17:010.06:256:40Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:193.712:513.67:35-0.27:58-0.26:266:38New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:143.81:413.78:26-0.28:50-0.36:276:36New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:063.82:293.89:15-0.29:40-0.36:286:35New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:563.72:153.89:01-0.29:29-0.35:295:33Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:453.63:013.89:47-0.110:17-0.25:305:31Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:323.53:463.710:330.111:04-0.15:325:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:203.34:323.511:180.311:520.15:335:28Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:083.15:203.412:060.45:345:26First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:003.06:123.212:420.312:560.65:355:24First Quarter30Fri
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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