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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 8:42 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:57 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Aug 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:383.76:103.512:22-0.112:50-0.15:337:58Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:313.57:023.41:160.11:410.15:347:57Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:263.37:543.32:110.22:320.25:357:56Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:223.18:473.33:070.33:250.45:367:55Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:193.09:403.24:040.44:180.55:377:54Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:162.910:343.25:010.45:110.65:387:53Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:122.911:273.25:570.46:040.65:397:51Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:052.96:500.46:550.65:407:50Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:163.312:523.07:370.37:420.55:417:49Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:003.41:343.18:200.28:250.45:427:47New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:413.42:143.19:000.19:070.35:437:46New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:213.52:533.29:380.19:480.35:447:45New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:003.53:313.310:170.010:290.25:457:43New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:403.54:093.310:560.011:110.25:467:42Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:213.54:483.411:360.011:540.15:477:41Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:033.55:293.512:170.05:487:39Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:483.46:133.512:390.11:010.05:497:38Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:373.47:023.51:290.11:490.15:507:36First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:313.37:553.62:230.12:420.25:517:35First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:293.28:533.63:200.13:390.25:527:33First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:313.29:533.64:210.14:390.25:537:32Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:353.210:563.75:220.05:400.25:547:30Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:393.311:583.86:24-0.16:410.15:567:29Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:393.47:24-0.27:400.05:577:27Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:563.91:343.58:19-0.38:35-0.15:587:26Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:513.92:263.69:10-0.49:28-0.25:597:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:433.93:163.710:00-0.410:19-0.26:007:22Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:353.84:043.710:47-0.311:09-0.26:017:21Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:243.74:503.611:34-0.211:57-0.16:027:19Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:133.55:363.512:190.06:037:18Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:013.46:233.412:460.11:060.26:047:16Third Quarter31Mon
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 11:19 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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