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 5h 34m 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 - Sep 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:193.27:070.07:190.26:057:13Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:343.81:143.48:02-0.28:150.06:067:12New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:303.92:053.68:53-0.39:10-0.26:077:10New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:244.02:563.79:43-0.410:03-0.36:087:08New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:184.03:463.810:32-0.410:56-0.46:097:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:113.94:363.911:21-0.311:48-0.36:107:05Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:043.75:263.812:10-0.26:117:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:583.56:183.712:42-0.21:010.06:137:01First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:563.37:133.51:38-0.11:550.36:147:00First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:563.18:123.42:370.12:520.56:156:58First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:002.99:133.33:390.33:520.66:166:56First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:052.810:163.24:430.44:530.76:176:55Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:072.811:173.25:470.45:540.76:186:53Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:032.96:450.46:500.66:196:51Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:103.312:493.07:340.37:390.56:206:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:563.31:283.18:140.38:220.46:216:48Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:373.42:043.28:510.29:010.36:226:46Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:153.42:383.29:250.29:390.36:236:44Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:523.43:123.39:590.210:170.26:246:42Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:293.33:463.310:340.210:550.26:256:41Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:063.34:203.411:100.311:340.26:266:39Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:443.24:563.411:460.46:276:37Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:243.15:343.312:140.212:250.46:286:35Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:083.06:183.312:580.31:080.56:296:34Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:582.97:083.31:470.31:580.66:306:32Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:542.87:063.31:430.31:540.65:315:30Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:552.88:093.42:430.32:550.65:325:29Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:582.99:143.43:440.33:590.55:335:27Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:013.110:183.64:460.15:020.35:345:25Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:593.311:183.75:450.06:030.15:355:23Waning Crescent30Thu
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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