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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : 10:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 3:54 pm (3.2 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 - Jun 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:153.110:483.24:590.65:240.55:078:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:113.011:363.25:560.56:140.55:078:08Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:033.06:480.47:010.55:068:08Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:203.312:493.07:350.37:430.55:068:09Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:003.41:313.18:170.28:240.55:068:10Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:383.42:113.18:570.29:030.45:058:11Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:153.52:523.19:370.19:430.45:058:11Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:543.53:323.110:160.110:230.55:058:12Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:333.54:123.110:560.111:040.55:058:12Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:133.54:533.111:380.111:470.55:048:13Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:553.55:363.112:210.15:048:14Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:403.56:223.112:320.51:060.15:048:14Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:293.47:113.21:210.51:550.15:048:15Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:223.48:033.32:150.42:470.15:048:15Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:193.48:573.43:120.33:410.15:048:15Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:193.49:523.54:110.24:360.15:048:16Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:203.410:493.75:110.15:320.05:048:16Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:213.411:453.86:11-0.16:290.05:048:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:213.57:10-0.27:250.05:048:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:394.01:183.58:06-0.48:19-0.15:048:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:324.02:133.59:00-0.59:11-0.15:058:17New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:254.03:083.59:52-0.510:030.05:058:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:184.04:023.510:44-0.410:550.15:058:18Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:103.94:543.411:35-0.311:470.25:058:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:023.75:453.312:25-0.25:068:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:543.66:363.312:390.31:150.05:068:18Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:473.47:283.21:320.42:060.25:068:18First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:423.28:193.22:280.52:570.35:078:18First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:373.19:103.13:240.53:480.45:078:18First Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:323.010:003.24:190.64:380.55:088:18First Quarter30Sun
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 7:21 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 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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