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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 2:55 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 20m at 7:48 am (3.1 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 - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:403.110:082.84:180.64:550.56:474:10Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:273.210:592.95:060.65:450.46:484:10Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:103.211:452.95:520.56:320.36:494:10Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:513.36:360.57:140.26:504:09New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:272.912:313.47:180.57:550.16:514:09New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:083.01:103.57:580.48:360.06:524:09New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:493.01:503.58:400.49:180.06:534:09New Moon7Mon
8Tue2:313.02:333.59:220.410:00-0.16:544:09Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:143.03:173.510:070.310:44-0.16:554:09Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:583.14:033.510:530.311:30-0.16:564:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:443.14:533.511:430.36:574:09Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:343.25:473.412:180.012:380.36:574:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:273.36:453.31:100.01:360.26:584:09First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:223.37:473.22:040.02:370.26:594:10First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:193.58:493.23:000.13:390.17:004:10Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:173.69:533.23:570.14:410.07:004:10Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:153.710:553.24:550.15:42-0.27:014:10Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:113.811:533.25:530.16:40-0.37:024:11Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:053.86:480.17:33-0.37:024:11Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:473.212:563.87:400.18:24-0.47:034:12Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:393.21:463.88:310.19:13-0.37:034:12Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:293.22:353.79:200.110:00-0.37:044:12Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:173.23:233.610:080.210:46-0.17:044:13Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:033.14:103.410:560.211:310.07:054:14Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:483.14:573.311:440.37:054:14Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:333.05:463.112:150.112:330.47:054:15Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:203.06:372.91:020.31:260.57:064:15Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:093.07:302.81:490.42:200.67:064:16Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:583.08:252.72:380.53:140.67:064:17Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:483.09:212.73:270.64:090.57:064:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:393.110:192.74:180.65:040.57:074:18Waning Crescent31Thu
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 11:21 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 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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