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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 4h 53m at 4:52 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:09 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:193.09:353.44:000.14:130.56:057:14Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:272.910:413.45:060.25:170.66:067:12Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:332.911:453.46:120.26:200.66:077:10Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:313.07:120.27:190.56:087:09Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:403.41:193.18:030.28:090.46:097:07Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:273.42:013.28:460.28:540.36:107:05Full Moon6Tue
7Wed2:103.42:383.29:240.29:350.36:117:04Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:493.43:143.310:000.210:150.36:127:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:283.43:483.310:360.210:540.26:137:00Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:063.34:233.311:110.311:320.36:146:58Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:443.24:583.311:470.46:156:57Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:233.15:363.212:120.312:250.56:166:55Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:052.96:163.212:540.41:050.66:176:53Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:522.87:023.11:400.51:500.76:186:52Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:432.77:533.12:300.52:400.86:196:50Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:392.78:493.13:250.63:350.86:206:48Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:372.79:483.24:230.54:320.86:226:46Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:362.810:483.35:210.45:320.66:236:45Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:333.011:453.56:180.36:300.46:246:43Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:243.27:110.17:260.26:256:41Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:393.71:123.58:01-0.18:18-0.16:266:39New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:313.81:593.78:48-0.39:09-0.36:276:38New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:223.92:463.99:35-0.410:00-0.46:286:36New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:133.93:344.010:23-0.410:51-0.56:296:34Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:053.83:244.010:11-0.310:43-0.55:305:32Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:583.64:143.911:01-0.111:37-0.35:315:31Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:533.55:083.811:530.15:325:29First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:523.26:073.612:34-0.112:500.35:335:27First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:573.17:113.41:360.11:510.55:345:26First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:043.08:183.32:410.22:560.65:355:24First Quarter30Fri
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 7:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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