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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 9:51 am (3.0 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:003.211:402.95:420.56:260.26:155:29Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:493.46:330.37:120.06:135:30Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:243.112:363.67:220.17:56-0.26:125:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:073.31:223.78:09-0.18:39-0.36:105:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:503.52:083.88:56-0.39:23-0.46:085:34Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:333.72:563.79:44-0.410:07-0.46:075:35Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:183.83:453.710:33-0.510:53-0.36:055:36Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:053.84:353.511:23-0.411:41-0.26:035:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:543.75:303.312:17-0.36:025:39Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:483.66:303.112:340.01:16-0.16:005:40Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:493.47:372.91:320.22:200.05:585:41Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:553.38:482.82:350.43:270.25:575:42Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:053.210:012.83:420.54:370.25:555:43Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:163.211:062.94:500.55:440.25:535:44Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:193.311:593.05:550.46:410.15:525:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:113.36:510.37:270.15:505:46New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:433.112:563.47:390.28:080.05:485:48New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:223.21:373.48:220.18:450.15:475:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:583.32:163.39:020.19:200.15:455:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:333.32:543.39:400.09:560.25:435:51Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:073.33:313.210:180.110:310.35:415:52Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:423.34:103.010:570.111:080.45:405:53Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:193.24:502.911:380.211:480.55:385:54Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:583.15:352.812:220.35:365:55Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:433.16:242.712:310.61:100.45:355:56First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:333.07:192.61:200.72:040.55:335:58First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:293.08:172.62:140.83:010.55:315:59First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:273.09:152.73:110.83:590.55:306:00First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:273.110:112.84:100.74:550.35:286:01Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:243.311:023.15:090.55:480.25:266:02Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:183.411:493.36:040.26:370.05:246:03Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 1:21 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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