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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 10:39 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 44m at 3:38 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Sep 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:533.81:263.68:15-0.28:33-0.26:057:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:443.92:143.89:03-0.49:24-0.36:067:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:354.03:033.99:52-0.510:15-0.56:077:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:274.03:544.010:41-0.511:07-0.56:087:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:203.94:454.011:31-0.46:097:07Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:143.85:373.912:00-0.512:22-0.36:107:05Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:103.66:323.812:55-0.31:16-0.16:117:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:103.47:323.71:53-0.22:130.16:127:02First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:133.38:353.52:540.03:130.26:137:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:193.19:393.43:570.14:150.46:146:58Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:243.110:433.45:010.25:180.46:166:56Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:263.111:433.46:040.26:190.46:176:55Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:203.27:010.27:150.36:186:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:353.41:063.27:490.28:030.36:196:51Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:203.41:463.38:310.28:460.26:206:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:013.42:233.39:090.29:260.26:216:48Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:403.42:593.49:460.210:050.26:226:46Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:183.43:353.410:220.210:430.26:236:44Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:563.34:113.410:590.211:230.26:246:43Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:343.24:483.311:370.36:256:41Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:143.25:273.312:030.212:160.46:266:39Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:563.16:093.312:450.312:580.56:276:37Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:423.06:553.21:300.41:440.66:286:36Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:322.97:463.22:200.42:340.66:296:34Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:262.98:413.23:130.43:290.66:306:32Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:223.09:383.34:090.44:260.56:316:30Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:183.110:373.45:050.25:240.46:326:29Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:143.311:343.66:010.16:220.26:336:27Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:083.511:303.85:55-0.16:18-0.15:345:25Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:583.86:47-0.37:11-0.35:355:23New Moon30Mon
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 7:08 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 5% 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 (5% 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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