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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 54m at 10:02 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:17 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447291
Common Questions About Tides

Pleasant Bay, South Orleans, MA Tides - Apr 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:273.410:143.14:110.44:570.15:236:04Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:323.511:133.35:160.25:57-0.15:216:05Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:333.76:170.06:51-0.35:196:06Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:063.612:283.87:13-0.27:42-0.45:176:08Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:553.71:213.88:06-0.48:30-0.45:166:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:433.92:123.88:57-0.59:18-0.35:146:10Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:313.93:033.79:46-0.510:05-0.25:126:11Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:173.93:523.510:36-0.410:520.05:116:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:043.74:433.311:25-0.311:400.25:096:13Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:533.65:353.112:170.05:086:14Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:453.46:322.912:310.41:120.25:066:15Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:413.27:322.81:260.62:110.35:046:16Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:423.08:332.72:250.73:110.55:036:17Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:443.09:332.83:250.84:110.55:016:18Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:453.010:272.94:250.75:070.54:596:20Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:403.011:143.05:220.65:560.44:586:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:283.111:543.16:120.56:380.44:566:22Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:103.26:560.47:160.34:556:23Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:303.212:493.27:360.27:520.34:536:24New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:053.31:283.28:150.18:280.24:526:25New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:393.42:063.28:540.09:050.24:506:26New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:143.52:453.29:330.09:430.34:496:27New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:513.53:253.210:140.010:230.34:476:28Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:313.55:083.111:570.05:467:29Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:143.55:553.012:060.412:430.05:447:31Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:023.56:483.012:530.41:350.15:437:32First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:573.47:473.01:470.52:320.15:417:33First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:593.48:493.02:480.53:330.25:407:34First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:043.49:523.13:520.54:340.15:397:35First Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:113.410:543.34:560.45:350.15:377:36Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 12:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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