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 : 11:09 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 3:56 am (3.8 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 - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:013.612:313.57:15-0.17:37-0.15:377:37Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:543.81:253.68:09-0.38:27-0.15:357:38Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:423.82:163.59:00-0.49:15-0.15:347:39Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:293.83:053.59:48-0.410:020.05:337:40Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:153.83:523.410:35-0.310:470.15:317:41Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:003.74:383.311:21-0.211:330.25:307:42Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:453.65:243.212:06-0.15:297:43Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:303.56:103.112:180.412:520.15:287:44Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:183.36:593.01:060.51:400.25:277:45Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:093.27:503.01:570.62:300.45:257:46Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:023.18:423.02:500.63:210.55:247:47Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:573.09:333.03:440.74:120.55:237:48Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:513.010:243.14:390.65:020.55:227:49Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:453.011:123.25:320.65:520.55:217:50Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:373.011:573.36:240.46:400.45:207:51Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:253.17:120.37:250.45:197:52Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:403.41:103.27:580.18:090.35:187:53New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:213.61:533.38:420.08:520.25:177:54New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:033.72:383.39:26-0.29:370.15:167:55New Moon19Fri
20Sat2:463.83:233.410:12-0.310:220.15:157:56New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:323.84:113.410:58-0.311:100.15:157:57Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:203.95:003.411:46-0.35:147:58Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:113.85:523.412:010.112:37-0.35:137:59Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:053.76:473.412:540.11:30-0.25:128:00First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:033.67:463.41:520.12:27-0.15:118:01First Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:053.58:463.52:530.23:250.05:118:02First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:093.49:453.53:550.24:230.05:108:03First Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:133.310:453.64:580.15:220.15:098:04Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:173.311:413.76:000.06:200.15:098:04Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:173.37:000.07:150.15:088:05Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:343.71:103.37:54-0.18:060.15:088:06Full Moon31Wed
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 7:32 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 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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