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 3h 05m 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 - Sep 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:523.27:123.31:370.21:550.46:057:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:453.08:043.22:300.32:460.56:067:13Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:402.98:583.13:250.43:390.66:077:11Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:372.89:533.14:200.54:320.76:087:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:332.810:483.25:160.55:270.76:097:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:272.911:403.26:100.56:200.66:107:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:163.07:000.47:100.56:117:04Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:273.312:593.17:440.37:550.46:127:02Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:103.41:393.28:250.18:380.26:137:01New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:513.52:183.49:050.09:200.16:146:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:323.62:563.59:440.010:020.06:156:57New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:133.63:353.610:25-0.110:45-0.16:166:56Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:553.64:163.611:06-0.111:30-0.16:176:54Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:403.54:593.711:49-0.16:186:52Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:273.55:463.712:17-0.112:360.06:196:50Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:183.46:373.71:07-0.11:260.16:206:49First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:143.37:343.62:030.02:220.26:216:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:153.28:363.63:020.03:220.26:226:45First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:193.29:403.64:040.04:240.36:236:43Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:253.210:453.65:070.05:270.26:246:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:293.311:483.76:090.06:300.16:256:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:273.57:08-0.17:290.06:266:38Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:463.71:193.68:01-0.28:22-0.16:276:36Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:393.72:073.78:51-0.29:12-0.26:286:35Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:283.72:523.79:37-0.210:00-0.26:296:33Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:153.73:363.710:21-0.110:46-0.16:316:31Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:013.54:193.611:050.011:31-0.16:326:29Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:463.45:013.511:480.26:336:28Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:313.35:443.412:160.112:310.36:346:26Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:183.16:313.31:030.21:170.56:356:24Third Quarter30Wed
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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