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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 6h 51m at 10:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:00 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:463.39:343.13:260.54:090.25:367:37First Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:513.210:353.14:300.55:100.35:357:38Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:543.111:313.15:330.56:080.45:347:39Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:503.16:320.56:590.45:327:40Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:183.212:393.27:230.47:420.35:317:41Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:593.31:223.28:070.38:210.35:307:42Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:363.42:013.28:470.28:590.35:297:43Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:113.42:403.29:250.19:350.35:287:44Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:473.43:183.210:030.110:120.45:267:45Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:233.43:563.110:410.110:500.45:257:46Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:003.44:353.111:200.111:300.55:247:47Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:383.45:153.012:000.15:237:48Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:183.45:583.012:100.512:430.25:227:49Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:023.36:453.012:540.61:290.25:217:51Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:513.37:363.01:430.62:200.25:207:52Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:453.38:293.12:370.63:130.25:197:53Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:433.39:253.23:350.54:080.25:187:54Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:433.410:203.44:340.45:040.15:177:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:433.411:163.65:330.26:000.05:167:56Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:433.56:320.06:55-0.15:157:56Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:093.812:403.67:29-0.37:48-0.25:147:57New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:014.01:353.78:23-0.58:40-0.25:147:58New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:524.12:293.79:16-0.69:31-0.25:137:59New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:434.13:233.710:09-0.610:23-0.25:128:00New Moon24Fri
25Sat3:354.14:183.611:01-0.611:15-0.15:118:01Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:284.05:123.511:54-0.45:118:02Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:223.86:083.412:080.112:47-0.35:108:03Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:183.67:053.21:020.31:42-0.15:098:04First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:163.48:033.22:000.42:390.15:098:05First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:163.29:013.13:000.53:360.35:088:05First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:163.19:563.14:000.64:310.45:088:06First Quarter31Fri
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 1:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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