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 3h 02m 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 - Aug 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:322.811:433.36:170.56:250.65:337:58Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:232.97:080.47:140.65:347:57Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:303.41:093.07:550.28:010.55:357:56Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:153.51:533.18:390.18:460.45:367:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:583.62:353.29:220.09:310.25:377:54Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:423.73:183.310:05-0.110:160.15:387:53Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:273.74:023.410:48-0.211:030.05:397:51Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:133.74:463.511:32-0.211:510.05:407:50Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:013.75:323.612:18-0.25:417:49Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:513.66:213.612:410.01:06-0.25:427:48Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:453.57:143.61:350.01:58-0.15:437:46Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:433.48:103.62:330.02:530.15:447:45Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:443.39:093.63:330.03:510.25:457:43Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:483.210:103.64:350.04:510.25:467:42Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:543.211:133.65:380.05:520.35:477:41Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:583.26:400.06:520.25:487:39Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:133.712:563.27:39-0.17:490.25:497:38New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:083.71:483.38:31-0.18:410.25:507:36New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:593.72:363.39:20-0.19:300.15:517:35New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:473.73:213.410:05-0.110:170.15:527:33New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:333.64:033.410:48-0.111:020.25:537:32Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:163.54:443.311:290.011:460.25:547:30Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:593.45:243.312:090.25:557:29Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:423.36:053.212:300.312:510.35:567:27Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:273.16:483.21:150.41:340.45:587:26First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:163.07:353.12:030.52:200.65:597:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:072.98:253.12:540.53:090.76:007:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:012.89:173.13:480.64:010.76:017:21First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:572.810:113.14:420.64:540.76:027:19Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:532.811:053.25:370.55:470.76:037:18Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:462.911:563.46:300.46:400.66:047:16Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447291)

Common Questions About Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA