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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 11:09 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:223.611:033.15:060.15:52-0.26:524:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:203.811:593.36:050.06:48-0.46:514:55Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:163.97:02-0.27:41-0.66:504:56Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:533.51:104.07:56-0.48:32-0.76:494:58Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:453.72:044.08:50-0.59:23-0.76:484:59Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:373.82:574.09:42-0.610:12-0.76:475:00Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:283.83:503.810:35-0.511:02-0.56:465:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:193.74:433.611:28-0.411:53-0.36:455:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:103.65:383.412:23-0.26:435:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:043.56:363.212:45-0.11:200.06:425:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:013.37:383.01:400.12:210.16:415:07Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:013.28:412.82:380.33:220.26:405:08Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:013.19:452.83:360.44:260.36:385:09Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:023.110:442.84:360.55:270.36:375:10Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:573.211:352.95:330.56:200.26:365:12Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:453.26:240.47:040.26:345:13Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:183.012:273.37:090.37:430.16:335:14New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:573.01:063.37:500.28:190.06:325:15New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:333.11:443.48:290.18:550.06:305:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:093.22:213.49:080.19:310.06:295:18New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:443.22:583.39:460.110:070.06:275:19Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:193.33:353.310:250.110:440.06:265:20Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:543.34:143.211:050.111:220.16:245:22Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:323.34:563.111:480.16:235:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:143.35:423.012:040.212:350.16:215:24First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:013.36:353.012:510.21:270.26:205:25First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:553.37:332.91:430.32:250.26:185:26First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:543.38:352.92:410.33:250.16:175:28First Quarter28Tue
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 1:47 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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