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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 2:03 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:16 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Sep 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:183.41:473.28:330.18:460.26:057:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:593.52:243.49:120.09:290.16:067:13Full Moon2Fri
3Sat2:403.63:023.59:510.010:110.06:077:11Full Moon3Sat
4Sun3:213.63:423.610:31-0.110:55-0.16:087:09Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:043.54:233.711:13-0.111:40-0.16:097:08Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:503.55:073.711:570.06:107:06Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:383.45:553.712:28-0.112:440.16:117:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:303.36:493.61:21-0.11:360.26:127:03Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:293.27:483.62:180.02:330.36:137:01Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:323.18:523.53:200.13:350.36:146:59Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:393.19:583.54:230.14:390.46:156:58Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:453.111:053.55:270.15:440.36:166:56Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:483.36:290.06:470.26:176:54Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:073.612:433.47:260.07:450.06:186:52New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:033.71:333.58:17-0.18:37-0.16:196:51New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:543.72:193.69:04-0.19:26-0.16:206:49New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:423.63:023.69:48-0.110:12-0.16:216:47New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:273.53:443.610:310.010:57-0.16:226:45Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:123.44:263.511:130.111:410.06:236:44Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:563.35:073.511:550.36:246:42Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:403.15:513.312:260.212:380.46:256:40Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:273.06:383.21:120.31:240.66:266:38First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:182.97:303.12:020.42:140.76:276:37First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:132.88:253.12:560.53:080.86:286:35First Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:092.89:213.13:510.64:030.86:296:33First Quarter25Sun
26Mon10:042.810:173.14:450.64:590.76:306:31Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:562.911:103.25:370.55:530.66:316:30Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:443.111:593.36:270.46:440.56:326:28Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:273.27:120.37:310.36:346:26Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:443.41:083.47:550.18:160.16:356:25Full Moon30Fri
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 4:39 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 55% 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 (55% 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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