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 5h 27m 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 - Aug 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:093.52:493.19:340.19:360.45:337:58Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:513.53:293.110:130.110:180.45:347:57Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:323.44:073.110:510.110:590.45:357:56Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:123.44:443.111:290.211:400.45:367:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:523.35:213.112:060.25:377:54Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:323.25:593.112:210.412:440.35:387:52Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:143.16:393.11:040.51:240.45:397:51Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:593.07:213.11:500.52:070.55:407:50Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:472.98:073.22:380.52:520.65:417:48Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:392.88:563.23:300.53:410.65:427:47Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:332.89:493.34:240.54:340.65:437:46Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:312.810:453.45:210.45:290.65:447:44Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:302.911:423.56:190.36:270.55:457:43Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:263.07:150.17:230.35:467:42Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:373.71:193.28:08-0.18:180.15:477:40New Moon15Mon
16Tue1:313.92:113.48:59-0.39:110.05:497:39New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:244.03:023.69:49-0.410:04-0.25:507:37New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:184.03:533.710:39-0.510:57-0.35:517:36Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:124.04:433.811:28-0.411:51-0.35:527:34Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:063.85:343.812:18-0.35:537:33Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:013.76:273.712:45-0.21:09-0.15:547:31First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:583.47:223.61:42-0.12:030.15:557:30First Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:003.28:213.52:430.03:000.35:567:28First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:033.19:213.43:450.13:590.45:577:27First Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:092.910:233.34:480.25:000.55:587:25Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:142.911:253.35:530.36:010.65:597:24Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:132.96:540.36:580.66:007:22Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:203.41:023.07:470.27:490.56:017:20Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:083.41:453.08:310.28:340.46:027:19Full Moon29Mon
30Tue1:513.42:233.19:090.29:150.46:037:17Full Moon30Tue
31Wed2:303.42:593.29:450.29:550.36:047:16Full Moon31Wed
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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