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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 26m at 5:45 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Aug 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:462.911:003.55:360.35:440.55:347:58Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:452.911:563.66:340.26:420.45:357:57Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:413.17:300.07:380.35:367:55New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:523.81:353.28:24-0.28:320.15:377:54New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:463.92:273.49:16-0.39:260.05:387:53New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:404.03:203.510:06-0.410:20-0.15:397:52New Moon6Fri
7Sat3:354.04:123.610:57-0.411:14-0.25:407:51Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:293.95:033.711:47-0.45:417:49Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:243.85:553.712:09-0.212:37-0.35:427:48Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:203.66:483.71:04-0.11:29-0.15:437:47First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:183.47:443.62:020.02:240.15:447:45First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:203.28:423.53:030.13:200.35:457:44First Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:233.09:413.44:050.24:180.55:467:43First Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:282.910:423.35:080.35:180.65:477:41Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:312.911:413.36:120.36:170.65:487:40Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:282.97:110.37:120.65:497:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:333.41:163.08:010.28:010.55:507:37Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:203.41:583.08:440.28:450.55:517:35Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:013.42:363.19:220.29:260.45:527:34Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:413.43:133.19:580.210:050.45:537:32Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:193.43:483.210:340.210:450.45:547:31Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:573.44:233.211:090.211:230.35:557:29Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:343.34:573.211:440.25:567:28Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:133.25:333.212:030.312:210.35:577:26Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:533.16:113.212:440.41:000.45:587:25Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:373.06:543.21:280.41:420.55:597:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:252.97:413.22:170.42:290.66:007:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:192.88:343.33:100.43:210.66:017:20Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:172.89:323.34:070.44:180.66:027:18Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:182.910:333.55:070.35:180.56:037:17Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:213.011:353.66:080.26:190.46:047:15Waning Crescent31Tue
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 8:21 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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