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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 27m at 2:55 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:09 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:273.42:543.19:410.09:530.35:226:04Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:023.43:323.110:200.110:300.35:216:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:383.44:123.011:000.111:100.45:196:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:183.44:552.911:430.111:530.55:176:08Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:023.35:432.912:320.25:166:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:533.36:392.812:430.51:260.25:146:10Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:523.37:392.91:400.52:250.25:126:11Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:543.38:403.02:420.53:250.25:116:12Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:593.49:413.23:450.44:250.15:096:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:033.510:393.44:490.25:240.05:076:14Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:043.611:333.65:500.06:18-0.25:066:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:003.76:46-0.37:10-0.35:046:16New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:233.812:533.77:40-0.57:59-0.35:026:18New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:124.01:453.78:31-0.68:48-0.35:016:19New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:004.02:373.69:22-0.69:36-0.24:596:20Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:494.03:283.510:12-0.510:250.04:586:21Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:383.84:193.311:02-0.311:140.24:566:22Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:293.65:123.111:54-0.14:556:23Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:223.46:093.012:060.412:490.14:536:24First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:193.27:082.91:020.51:470.34:516:25First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:203.18:072.82:010.72:460.44:506:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:213.09:052.93:020.73:430.54:486:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:213.09:582.94:020.74:380.54:476:28Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:183.010:463.04:590.65:270.54:466:30Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:083.011:283.25:510.56:110.54:446:31Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:523.17:370.47:510.45:437:32Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:063.31:323.18:180.28:290.45:417:33Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:423.42:113.18:570.19:070.45:407:34Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:173.42:503.19:360.19:450.45:387:35Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:543.53:293.110:160.010:240.45:377:36Full Moon30Thu
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 5:32 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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