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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 3:40 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:47 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Apr 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:023.26:482.712:480.61:310.45:226:05First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:593.07:472.71:420.72:290.55:206:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:593.08:462.72:400.83:270.65:186:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:592.99:432.73:390.84:240.65:176:08Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:573.010:352.84:370.75:170.55:156:09Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:503.011:193.05:310.66:030.45:136:10Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:363.111:583.16:200.46:440.35:126:11Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:173.27:030.37:230.25:106:12Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:353.312:573.37:440.18:000.25:096:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:103.41:363.38:240.08:380.25:076:15Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:473.52:163.39:05-0.19:170.15:056:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:253.62:583.39:47-0.29:580.25:046:17Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:063.63:433.210:31-0.210:420.25:026:18Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:503.64:303.111:18-0.111:290.35:006:19Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:393.65:233.012:100.04:596:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:343.56:223.012:230.41:070.14:576:21Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:363.47:263.01:230.42:090.14:566:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:423.48:313.12:280.43:120.14:546:23Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:503.49:353.23:340.44:140.14:536:24Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:573.410:353.44:400.35:140.14:516:25Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:003.411:283.55:420.16:090.04:506:27Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:553.56:39-0.17:000.04:486:28New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:163.712:463.57:31-0.27:470.04:476:29New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:013.81:353.58:19-0.38:320.04:456:30New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:453.82:213.49:06-0.39:160.14:446:31New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:283.73:073.39:51-0.210:000.24:426:32Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:113.64:513.211:35-0.111:430.45:417:33Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:553.55:373.012:200.15:407:34Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:403.36:242.912:280.51:070.25:387:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:293.27:152.81:160.61:570.45:377:36First 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 6:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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